Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session Thirty-eighth Congress, Part III

Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton

No. 569.]

Department of State, Washington, June 1, 1864.

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 13th of May, No. 463, enclosing a translation of a communication from the Japanese ambassadors, making inquiry as to the completion of a vessel now being constructed in this country for the use of the Japanese government. The matter will receive due attention.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

William L. Dayton Esq., &c., &c., &c.