Letter

William H. Seward to James S. Pike, March 15, 1862

Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike.

No. 41.]

Sir: Your despatch of February 26 (No. 38) has been received. I think we have reason to be satisfied with our fiscal system. Gold fluctuates between one per cent, and one and a half per cent, premium, and as yet the tariff and tax bills have not become laws.

The favorable progress of our arms still continues, and the heart of the country is sound.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

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

Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session Thirty-seventh 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 Third Session Thirty-seventh.