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

[Extract.]

Mr. Seward to Mr. Plumb

No. 24.]

Department of State, Washington, November 23, 1867.

Sir: Your despatches Nos. 17 and 1S, of October 17th and 18th, respectively, have been received.

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Upon a review of the whole matter, your refusal to place your indorsement upon the paper presented to you by A. G. Farine, of the chancellerie of the French legation, meets the approbation of this department.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Edward L Plumb, Esq., &c., &c., &c.