William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, November 6, 1863

Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward.

Sir: Herewith I enclose to you the copy of a communication made this day to Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys, relative to the action of the French government in reference to the rebel steamers Florida and Georgia, now in the ports of Brest and Cherbourg for repairs.

Having found the despatch which I recently requested you to search for in your office at Washington printed among the British parliamentary papers, and in Wheaton’s international law, I thought it would justify a few comments.

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They may be useful for future reference.

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I am, sir, your obedient servant,