Mr. Seward to Count Wydenbruck.

Sir: Your note of the 8th instant has been received. In reply I have the honor to refer you to the communication which was addressed to you by this department on the 8th instant, in answer to your telegram of that date, both of which relate to the same subject.

I am, sir, with high consideration, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Count Wydenbruck, &c., &c., &c.