Letter

William H. Seward to James S. Pike, January 29, 1864

Author

William H. Seward

Recipient

James S. Pike

Date

January 29, 1864

Type

Letter

Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike

No. 139.]

Department of State, Washington, January 29, 1864.

Sir: Your despatch of the 6th of January, No. 118, has been received. The President is especially gratified by the sentiments of kindness and good will towards the United States which were expressed to you by his Majesty on the occasion you have mentioned.

It is remarkable that the European powers are exercised with debates and even seeking conferences upon the questions how to preserve peace and reduce armaments in Europe, and yet they at the same time pursue a system that aggravates and prolongs war in America, and forces upon the United States a policy of military preparation incongruous with their history and uncongenial with their natural disposition.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

James S. Pike, Esq., &c., &c., &c.

Topics

19th Century Civil War Diplomacy

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.