Letter
William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, April 17, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton
No. 335.]
Department of State, Washington, April 17, 1863.
Sir: In reply to your despatch No. 290, of the 21st ultimo, in which you ask to he advised what are the existing regulations in the United States as to the purchase of cotton, &c., by neutrals, the character of payment, and facilities of exportation allowed by our government, I herewith enclose a printed copy of the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury concerning internal and coastwise intercourse, and the accompanying orders of the Secretary of War and Secretary of the Navy; to which are appended the acts of Congress approved July 13, 1861, May 20, 1862, and March 12, 1863, and the proclamation of the President.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
William L. Dayton, Esq., &c., &c., &c.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-eighth
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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-eighth .