Mr. Dix to Mr. Seward
Sir: On Sunday, the day before yesterday, the Emperor of Austria received the diplomatic corps. I was unable to attend, and the legation was represented by Colonel Hoffman. On being presented the Emperor expressed his regret that I was not present, and said that the United States had shown a: strong sympathy for him on account of the unhappy occurrences in Mexico, and that he felt very grateful for it. It seemed to the colonel that he said it significantly and with the expectation that it would be communicated to the government of the United States.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.