STEWART, Member of Congress, 6th District, New York to William H. Seward, March 18, 1867

Mr. Stewart to Mr. Seward

Sir: I have received from officers of the East India Telegraph Company, (an association incorporated under the laws of the State of New York,) constituents of mine, a communication herewith enclosed. I desire to call attention to the points stated in the communication, to the nature of the interests involved, the vast consequences to American commerce, the gain to civilization insured by the success of the enterprise, and, briefly, on behalf of my constituents, to request such action on the part of the government of the United States, especially through your department, as may be consistent with existing treaties, and in accordance with our established policy as a nation, for the furtherance of the object in view.

Permit me to say that the question submitted seems to me worthy of the most prompt and cordial consideration.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,