Letter
William H. Seward to James Watson Webb, March 30, 1868
Mr. Seward to Mr. Webb.
No. 228.]
Department of State, Washington, March 30, 1868.
Sir: I herewith inclose to you a copy of a communication addressed to this department by James A. Scrymser, projector and director of the International Ocean Telegraph Company, desiring to obtain aid and authority from the Brazilian government to extend the lines of his company over the West India Islands to a convenient point on the coast of Brazil.
You are instructed to give such assistance as may be in your power towards effecting the accomplishment of the object in view.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
James Watson Webb, Esq., &c., &c., &c.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet
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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 Third Session of the Fortiet.