Letter

William H. Seward to Cassius M. Clay, June 6, 1863

Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay.

No. 15.]

Sir: Your despatch of May 7 (No. 3) has been submitted to the President, and is approved. The speech which you addressed to his Imperial Majesty truthfully made known the sentiments of this government towards Russia, and it has received with much satisfaction the renewed assurances of friendship and good will which the Emperor gave you on the occasion of your presentation.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Cassius M. Clay, &c., &c., &c.

Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-eighth View original source ↗
U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-eighth .