William H. Seward to J. Lothrop Motley , Esq., & c ., & c ., & c . , Vienna, October 15, 1864

Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley.

Sir: I call your attention to the enclosed copy of a despatch from M. A. Jackson, United States consul at Halifax, and of an extract from a late Charleston paper, by which it was accompanied, in regard to the proposed building in Europe of a number of fast-sailing steamers for the purpose of running the blockade of Wilmington with troops from Poland to the number of thirty thousand. You will exercise your usual vigilance towards thwarting the scheme referred to.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,