Letter
William H. Seward to James S. Pike, December 6, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike.
No. 80.]
Department of State, Washington, December 6, 1862.
Sir: Your despatch of November 19 has been received.
The fact has not escaped the notice of this government that the Emperor of France has opened a correspondence with two other European powers in regard to our affairs. I cannot justly say that this proceeding was necessary to reinspire the American people with devotion to the Union; but I can say that it operates very effectually in this manner.
We shall settle our disturbances, I think, in good time, and in our own way, without foreign aid, and, I hope, without foreign intervention.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
James S. Pike, Esq., &c., &c.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-eighth
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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 First Session Thirty-eighth .