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

Mr. Seward to Mr. A. R. Rangabé.

Department of State, Washington, January 7, 1868.

Sir: Your note of the 22d ultimo, relative to the proposed modification of the form of judicial proceedings affecting foreigners in Egypt, has been received.

In reply, I have the honor to state that the questions which it discusses will receive due attention at my hands, should they hereafter come under the consideration of this department.

I am, sir, with high consideration, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Mr. A. R. Rangabé, &c., &c., &c.