L Dayton to William H. Seward, July 1, 1864

Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward

Sir: Captain Winslow, of the United States ship Kearsarge, which is yet at Cherbourg, came to Paris some days since with a view, as he informs me, to consult some distinguished occulist residing here. He has been received by the Americans of Paris with great attention and respect. A dinner, attended by many Americans now here, was given to him and two of his officers on yesterday, which passed off with much eclat. The naval guests have made a most favorable impression on all those with whom they came in contact.

I was yesterday telegraphed by Mr. Pike from the Hague, “Prussian corvette Yeddo is reported arrived in the Weiser.”

The newspapers have recently been alleging a sale of these vessels at Bordeaux to Prussia. It may be so.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,