Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton
No. 608.]
Department of State,
Washington,
July 16, 1864.
Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of June 30, No. 499, communicating a copy of a letter addressed by you to the minister of marine, expressing your thanks and appreciation of the kindness and attention shown to the wounded at Cherbourg by the surgeon at the naval hospital at that port
You are instructed to say to the minister of marine that your proceedings in the matter are approved by this government.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
William L. Dayton Esq., &c., &c., &c.