Letter
William H. Seward to John Bigelow, February 27, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow
No. 53.]
Department of State, Washington, February 27, 1865.
Sir: Your despatch of the 6th instant, No. 19, which relates to the movements of the insurgent steamer Stoerkodder, alias the Olinde, alias the Stonewall, and to your proceedings with a view to her detention or seizure, has been received, and is approved.
I lost no time in submitting it to the consideration of the Secretary of the Navy.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
John Bigelow, Esq., &c., &c., &c.
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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-ninth C.