Letter
William H. Seward to H. M. Schieffelin, February 5, 1867
Mr. Seward to Mr. Schieffelin
Department of State, Washington, February 5, 1867.
Sir: Referring to the late correspondence which has passed between your legation and this department on the subject of the danger apprehended by your government from the native tribes of Liberia, I have the honor to enclose for your information a copy of a letter of the Secretary of the Navy, stating that Rear-Admiral Goldsborough, commanding the European squadron, has been instructed to direct the next cruiser, sent by him to the coast of Africa, to visit Liberia.
I avail myself of this occasion to offer to you the assurances of my high consideration.
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
H. M. Schieffelin, 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.