Mr. Seward to Mr. Fogg.

No. 57.]

Sir: Upon the receipt of your despatch No. 63, of the 9th ultimo, relative to the proposed exchange of arms between Switzerland and the United States, a letter upon the subject was addressed to the Secretary of War, to which a reply has just been received, of which I herewith enclose a transcript. You will learn from this that the arms and accoutrements for the Swiss government are now nearly ready for transportation.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

George G. Fogg, Esq, &c., &c., &c.