Mr. Seward to Mr. Plumb
Sir: Your despatch No. 28, of the 4th ultimo, has been received. The information contained therein is very interesting. The accompanying general orders commuting the sentences heretofore pronounced against those who had taken part in favor of the so-called imperial regime, furnishes gratifying proof of the progress made in pacification.
I have to acknowledge also the receipt of your Nos. 29, 30 and 31, of 7th and 8th of November last.
Baron Gerolt has been made acquainted with your successful application in favor of the liberation of Prince Salm Salm. Copies of your No. 30, and its accompanying documents in relation to Mr. Eloin, have been communicated to Mr. Sanford, our minister at Brussels. Your action in this case receives the approval of this department.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
Edward L. Plumb, Esq, &c., &c., &c.