Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton.

No. 413.]

Sir: Your despatch of the 24th ultimo, (No. 351,) relative to the Southerner, has been received, and a copy thereof sent to the Secretary of the Navy.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Wm. L. Dayton, Esq., &c., &c., &c.