Letter
William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, April 5, 1867
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame
No. 196.]
Department of State, Washington, April 5, 1867.
Sir: I enclose herewith a copy of a letter and of its accompaniment, which on the 18th of March was addressed to this department by the Hon. J. E. Stuart, in relation to the completion of the enterprise of the East India Telegraph Company.
You are instructed that while committing this government to no preference or favor over all other similar undertakings existing or to come, you will use your good offices in promoting the object sought.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Anson Burlingame, 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 of the Fortie
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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 of the Fortie.