William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, June 8, 1864

Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy

Sir: With reference to your communication of the 2d of March last, respecting the case of A. Cauvet, which was referred to the Secretary of War for investigation, I have the honor to transmit for your information a copy of a letter of the 28th ultimo from that officer relative to the matter.

Accept, sir, the renewed assurance of my high consideration.

Mr. Stanton to Mr. Seward

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 26th instant, recalling attention to your communication of the 9th March last, relative to A. Cauvet, and, in apply, to inform you that, on reference to the Adjutant General, he reports that “the communication from the Department of State, dated March 9, 1864, relative to a French subject by the name of Cauvet, was received at this office March 11, 1864; referred March 15, 1864, to commanding officer department of the south for investigation and report, and received back with report April 9, 1864; again referred to the acting assistant provost marshal general, southern district of New York, April 12, 1864, not yet received back.” As soon as a satisfactory report is received it will be communicated.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,