L Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, June 30, 1864

Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward

Sir: Upon the suggestions of Captain Winslow, now in Paris, I have written a letter to the minister of marine, expressing my thanks and high appreciation of the humanity and kindness shown to the wounded at Cherbourg by the surgeon and provost surgeon of the navy hospital at that port. Enclosed I send you a copy of the letter.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

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Monsieur le Ministre: After the late combat between the Kearsarge and Alabama, off Cherbourg, the three wounded men of the crew of the Kearsarge, and all the wounded men of the crew of the Alabama, in our possession, were placed in hospital at Cherbourg. Since that time they have received the constant care and attention of Monsieur Dufour, surgeon-in-chief of the marine, and of Monsieur Aubin, surgeon of the second class, provost to the hospital of the marine.

I beg, as well in behalf of these unfortunate sufferers as of my government, to express my thanks and high appreciation of the humanity and kindness which have marked the conduct of Messrs. Dufour and Aubin in the discharge of their professional duties in behalf of these unfortunate men.

I have the honor to be your most obedient servant,