Mr. Stanton to Mr. Seward.

Sir: I have the honor to transmit, for the consideration of the Department of State, a copy of a communication, dated March 4, received from the commanding general of the military department of Dakota, respecting the pursuit of hostile Indians in her Britannic Majesty’s dominions.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State.