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. Pike.

No. 9.]

Department of State,
Washington, July 8, 1861.

Sir: Your despatch, No. 3, dated June 14th has been received, and the information which it brings is a cause of high satisfaction. Your proceedings in the various matters mentioned in that communication are approved.

I am, sir, respectfully your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

James S. Pike, Esq., &c., &c., &c.