Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Limburg.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 22d instant, in relation to the suspension of the consular functions of Mr. Conturié, and the provisional appointment of the Count Mejan, the consul of France at New Orleans, to take charge of the Netherlands consulate.
It is inferred that you had not, at the date of your note, received my communication of the 20th instant, in which, it is hoped, the subject of the controversy between General Butler and Mr. Conturié has been disposed of to the satisfaction of the government of the Netherlands. In accordance with your request, the Count Mejan will be recognized as temporary consul of his Majesty the King of the Netherlands.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to you, sir, the assurance of my high consideration.
Mr. Roest Van Limburg, &c., &c., &c.