Letter

Wright to William H. Seward, June 25, 1861

Author

Wright

Recipient

William H. Seward

Date

June 25, 1861

Type

Letter

Language

English

Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward.

No. 178.]

United States Legation,
Berlin, June 25, 1861.

Sir:

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I have received this moment a copy of the National Zeitung, containing the despatch of Baron Schleinitz to Baron Gerolt; and also an order from the minister of commerce, addressed to Prussian subjects engaged in trade and commerce. This is not what I had expected. I was anticipating a proclamation from the King more full and distinct. This will doubtless have the desired effect, as it will be published in all the German journals, and coming from Prussia will be duly respected by the German States and Free Cities. Their sympathy and spirit is with the United States government.

Mr. Judd is expected on the 27th instant.

I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JOSEPH A. WRIGHT.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington City.

Notes

1. [Extract.]

Topics

19th Century Civil War Diplomacy

Sources

FRUS u2014 Message of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress, at the Commencement of the Second Session o View original source ↗

U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Message of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress, at the Commencement of the Second Session o.