William H. Seward to E. Joy Morris, May 10, 1867

Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris

Sir: Herewith I enclose a transcript of a communication from Mr. Myer S. Isaacs, secretary of the Board of Delegates of American Israelites at New York, of date the 19th ultimo, relative to the alleged deplorable condition of the Jewish population at Servia on account of the administration of certain severe laws which have gone into effect since the reorganization of that government.

You are instructed to cause inquiries to be made, at your earliest opportunity, in regard to the statements put forth in Mr. Isaac’s letter, and report to this department the result of such inquiries.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,