Letter
Reverdy Johnson to William H. Seward, January 9, 1869
Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward
No. 96.]
Legation of the United States, London, January 9, 1869.
Sir: Until I hear from you in answer to my dispatches Nos. 86 and 87, of the dates respectively of the 23d and 24th of December, I can make no further progress with the claims question. If your reply shall substantially comply with the suggestions of Lord Clarendon as to the mode of settling the Alabama claims, I have no doubt that I shall be able to conclude an arrangement which will be satisfactory to the President and yourself and the Senate, at so early a day that the controversy may be finally closed during the present session of Congress.
Awaiting your next dispatches upon the subject, I remain, with high regard, your obedient servant,
REVERDY JOHNSON.
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet.