Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward.

Sir: I have this afternoon had the honor to receive your note of the 2d instant relative to the Sioux Indians. I will to-day forward a copy of it to her Majesty’s government.

I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,

LYONS.

Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.