Letter
William H. Seward to Anson Buklingame, June 11, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame
No. 62.]
Department of State, Washington, June 11, 1864.
Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 29th of March last, No. 67, enclosing a copy of a letter of thanks addressed by you to the Chinese government in regard to its action against the insurgent cruisers, which is approved. I have to request that you will take an early opportunity to express in a suitable manner the thanks of the President for the prompt action of his Imperial Majesty’s government on this occasion, and the high sense entertained by this government of the friendly spirit and just appreciation of international comity thus manifested.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Anson Buklingame, Esq., &c., &c., &c.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session Thirty-eighth
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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 Second Session Thirty-eighth.