Mr. Seward to Mr. Peck.
Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your several despatches to No. 26 inclusive, which are interesting and have my approbation. With reference to the claim of Mrs. Myers, referred to in your No. 24, it is not deemed expedient that you should do more than to use your good offices with the government of Hayti in her behalf.
In reply to your No. 25 I have to inform you that the President has recommended to Congress the establishment of a legation of the United States in the Dominican Republic, and that the proper measures are being adopted to that end.
Your No. 26, which is seriously interesting, will be communicated to the Navy Department, with the request to provide the requisite naval force for the protection of American interests in your quarter.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
Henry E. Peck, Esq., &c., &c., &c.