Letter

William H. Seward to James E. Harvey , Esq., & c ., & c ., & c . , Lisbon, August 12, 1864

Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey.

No. 144.]

Sir:Your despatch of July 7, No. 286, has been received. I fully concur in your views in regard to the material and social benefits which Portugal is likely to secure through the extension of her system of railroads. She seems to be wisely improving the blessings of peace and internal tranquillity.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

James E. Harvey, Esq., &c., &c., &c., Lisbon.

Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session Thirty-eighth View original source ↗
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 Thirty-eighth.