Letter
William H. Seward to Joseph A. Wright, May 8, 1866
Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright.
No. 32.]
Department of State, Washington, May 8, 1866.
Sir: Your despatch of the 18th ultimo, No. 28, has been received, and your proceedings in the case of Simon Israel are approved. You will urge his speedy release, or a prompt answer to your latest note in his behalf, addressed to Count Bismarck. Should Israel fail to be released the President will then determine as to what alternative is left for obtaining a proper consideration and settlement of the question.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Joseph A. Wright, 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 Second Session of the Thirty.