Letter
William H. Seward to Joseph A. Wright, February 16, 1866
Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright.
No. 21.]
Department of State, Washington, February 16, 1866.
Sir: Herewith I transmit a copy of two letters from persons of German birth, but now naturalized citizens of the United States, who desire to be relieved from the obligation to perform military service imposed upon them by the laws of their native countries. To both I have replied that you would be instructed to use your good offices towards obtaining the exemption which they desire. You are consequently directed to intimate in the proper quarter, and in an unofficial way, that a compliance with the wishes of Messrs. Striebg and Erk would be gratifying to this government.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Joseph A. Wright, Esq., &c., &c., &c.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Thirty
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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 Second Session of the Thirty.