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

Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell

No. 12.]

Department of State, Washington, December 29, 1866.

Sir: Your despatch No, 7, of the 24th instant, has been received. The proceedings to which it refers are approved. We adhere to the directions given you in the telegram of the 25th instant.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILIAM H. SEWARD.

Lewis D. Campbell, Esq., &c., &c., &c.