Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortieth Congress

Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Blair.

No. 5.]

Department of State, Washington, November 5, 1868.

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch No. 2, of the 10th ultimo.

Your proceedings as described since your arrival in the republic are approved. Your cordial reception by its government, and the very friendly remarks made on that occasion by the President, are extremely gratifying.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

F. W. SEWARD, Acting Secretary.

Jacob B. Blair, Esq., &c., &c., &c.