William H. Seward to Henry S. Sanford , Esq., & c ., & c ., & c . , Brussels, September 10, 1864

Mr. Seward to Mr. Sanford.

Sir:Our consul at Halifax has informed this department that Major Walker, late insurgent agent at Bermuda, who was for several days in Halifax, took the last steamer preceding that of the 23d ultimo for England, and that his visit thither is for the purpose of attending to shipments of cotton of the insurgents sent out to liquidate the cotton loan. He also goes out to use his best endeavors to fit out in England another war vessel for the insurgents. You will, therefore, watch his movements, and endeavor to frustrate any designs hostile to the United States.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,