William H. Seward to John Seys, April 16, 1867

Mr. Seward to Mr. Seys

Sir: Referring to your despatch No. 9, in which you recommend the negotiation of a postal convention between this country and Liberia, and to the reply of the department of the 4th instant, informing you that the matter had been referred to the Post Office Department, I now transmit to you a copy of a letter from the Postmaster General, expressing his views on the subject, from which you will perceive that in his opinion existing circumstances render such a convention inexpedient at the present time.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,