Letter

William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, May 20, 1864

Mr. Seward, Secretary of State, to Mr. Dayton, United States minister.

[Extract.]

[325] Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt *of your dispatch of the 2d of May, No. 460.

You will please express to Mr. Drouyn de Lhuys a high satisfaction on the part of this Government with the information he has given you, that the Rappahannock will not be allowed to enter the piratical service of the enemies of the United States. * * * * * *

I am, sir, vour obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

William L. Dayton, Esq., &c.

Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress with the Annual Message of the Pr View original source ↗
U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress with the Annual Message of the Pr.