Letter

Hugh B. Ewing to William H. Seward, June 30, 1867

Mr. Ewing to Mr. Seward

No. 14.]

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 31st ultimo, No. 12.

Since my last despatch on the subject the rinderpest has virtually disappeared from Holland. Still I would recommend that for many months to come the precautions against its introduction from this country be continued.

The authorities have arrived at the conclusion that the only effectual mode to meet the pest is by prompt and unsparing slaughter of cattle in the vicinity where it makes its appearance.

I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant,

HUGH EWING.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.

Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortie View original source ↗
U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortie.