Mr. Dix to Mr. Seward
Sir: The evening before last I received your despatch No. 77 of June 1st’ responding to my cable telegram of the same date.
Yesterday morning I drove to the Tuileries and sent in my card to the Emperor, by whom I was promptly and unceremoniously received. I informed him that I had recieved a letter from you in reply to the communication I had made at his request in regard to Maximilian, stating that every practicable proceeding in the direction referred to had been and would continue to be made. He expressed his gratification with the assurance and desired me to return his thanks for it.
I will only add that the interposition of the government of the United States to induce that of Mexico to spare the life of an unfortunate victim of a misdirected ambition has been received with great favor by all classes here; and, as far as I can learn, it has made the same impression in other parts of Europe.
I am, with the highest respect, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.