Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortieth Congress, Part I

Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson

No. 15.]

Department of State, Washington, September 14, 1868.

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch of the 29th of August, No. 1.

Your proceedings in asking for a royal audience to present your credentials are approved.

The account which you give me of your visit to the prime minister, and of your having become acquainted with the lord chancellor, is pleasing. The President sincerely hopes that the favorable expectations you indulge concerning the success of your mission may be realized.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Reverdy Johnson, Esq., &c., &c., &c.