Letter

James S. Pike to William H. Seward, January 13, 1864

Author

James S. Pike

Recipient

William H. Seward

Date

January 13, 1864

Type

Letter

Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward

No. 119.]

United States Legation, The Hague, January 13, 1864.

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of December 22, No. 137. It is a critical moment in the affairs of Europe. The point of collision between the German and Danish troops in Schleswig-Holstein is almost reached, and any day may witness the breaking out of war. Of course the utmost solicitude is felt for the consequences. The ill blood raised in France by the refusal of England to attend the congress is conspicuously exhibited by the continued refusal of the former power to act in concert with England to prevent a rupture. To what extent the Emperor proposes to carry this policy remains to be seen.

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

JAMES S. PIKE.

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

Topics

19th Century Civil War Diplomacy

Sources

FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session Thirty-eighth 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 Thirty-eighth.