Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortieth Congress

Mr. Seward to Mr. Otterbourg

No. 18.]

Department of State, Washington, August 15, 1867.

Sir: I have the honor to recur again to your despatch No. 2. Tour proceedings in regard to the applications in behalf of the late representatives of France, Belgium, and Italy, to take charge of the affairs of the subjects of those countries in Mexico during the suspension of their political relations with that republic, are approved. Special directions upon the subject will be given in a distinct communication and without delay.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Marcus Otterbourg, Esq., &c., &c., &c.