William H. Seward to J. L. Motley , Esq., & c ., & c ., & c . , Vienna, November 15, 1864

Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 23d of October last.

I thank you for the care with which you have placed before me the political condition of Europe. Military action there seems to have given place to speculation, which fortunately is not intense enough to withdraw the attention of states from the improvements of their financial and social condition. In pursuing that important interest they all will have the sympathy and good will of the United states, and to no state will such sentiments be extended more cheerfully or more sincerely than to Austria.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,