Mr. Seward to Mr. Plumb
Sir: Despatches Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9, of August 20th, 21st and 22d, from Mr Otterbourg, have been received.
The correspondence with Mr. Lerdo de Tejada in reference to his presentation as minister plenipotentiary from the United States, and the speech made on that occasion, are approved.
The application made by Mr. Otterbourg to the President of Mexico in behalf of the life of General Don Tomas O’Horan, and the reasons given in No. 7 for such interference, are very commendable, and it is a subject of deep regret that the President of Mexico did not find himself, “in view of serious considerations,” at liberty to accede to the request.
His remarks, communicated in No. 8, on the present aspect of political affairs in Mexico, have been read with great interest.
His proceedings in regard to the case of Baron Magnus received the approbation of this department.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
Edward L. Plumb, Esq., &c., &c., &c.