Mr. Seward to Mr. Stoeckl
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 25th of November, (7th of December,) making inquiry concerning privileges granted under treasury regulations in regard to the purchase and sale of cotton; and, in reply, to inform you that it is understood that those regulations are not intended to make discriminations between loyal citizens of the United States and aliens domiciled therein, who have not violated their obligations as neutrals in the existing civil commotions in this country.
Accept, sir, a renewed assurance of my high consideration.
Mr. Edward de Stoeckl, &c., &c., &c.