Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton, May 5, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr.
Dayton
May 5, 1863.
Sir: Your despatch of April 15, No. 299, has
been received.
Your proceeding in calling the attention of Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys to the
intrusion of the privateer “Virginia” into French waters, and her
clandestine act and armament there, preparatory to depredations on our
commerce, is approved, and the President authorizes you to express the
satisfaction which he has derived from the courteous attention with
which your communication was received. He does not doubt that it is the
Emperor’s fixed determination to maintain the friendly relations towards
the United States which have hitherto been so honorably preserved to the
common advantage of both nations.
I am sir, your obedient servant,
William L. Dayton, Esq., &c., &c.,
&c.