Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton.

No. 412.]

Sir: Your despatch of the 25th of last month, No. 352, describing your proceedings in relation to Mr. Partridge’s course respecting French interests at Salvador, has been received and is approved.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD,

William L. Dayton, Esq., &c., &c., &c.