Mr. Morgan to Mr. Seward.
[Extract.]
Lisbon, April 6, 1861.
Sir: * * * * * * * * *
During the evening his Majesty inquired with interest as to the condition of affairs in the United States, but when I assured him, as I had before done on a similar occasion, that the Union would be preserved, his manner was more expressive of doubt than belief, though he replied that he hoped I was not mistaken, as it would be a great pity to see so fine a country ruined, and I regret to say that my colleagues, and European politicians generally, regard the disruption of the States as an established fact.
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With high respect, I have the honor to be your obedient servant,
Hon. W. H. Seward, Secretary of State.