Message of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress, at the Commencement of the Second Session of the Thirty-seventh Congress

Mr. Seward to Mr. Schurz.

No. 23.]

Department of State,
Washington, August 20, 1861.

Sir: Your despatch of the 22d July, No. 5, has been received. The reduction of imposts on certain productions of the United States made by the Spanish government is a favorable step in the right direction, and, as such, will be very gratifying to the people of the United States. Due publicity to the regulation has been given.

I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Carl Schurz, Esq., &c., &c., &c.