Mr. Seward to Mr. Otterbourg
Sir: I have just now received your careful and voluminous despatches of the 21st of June, No. 33, and of the 27th of June, No. 35, with accompanying documents. These papers contain important and interesting accounts of the surrender of the city of Mexico, and its occupation by the army of the republic.
I have been able to bestow upon them only a cursory perusal. After they shall have received the attention of the President, I shall refer to them, perhaps, at large. In the mean time, you will take an early occasion to present your credentials to the President of the republic.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
Marcus Otterbourg, Esq., &c., &c., &c.