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. Haldeman.

[Extract.]

No. 6.]

Department of State,
Washington, August 19, 1861.

Sir:

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The information which you give concerning the temper and feeling of the government and people of Sweden is very gratifying.

This government will find a sincere pleasure in doing all that shall be in its power to favor the safety and freedom of the commerce of Sweden in the ports of the United States not closed by the blockade.

I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Jacob S. Haldeman, Esq.,
&c., &c., &c., Stockholm.