Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay.
Sir: Your despatch No. 7 has been received, and I give you my sincere thanks for the information it furnishes concerning the progress of the discussion respecting Polish affairs, which so deeply concern the empire of Russia, and at the same time necessarily excites much general interest throughout Europe.
I have to thank you also for the account you have given me of the sentiments expressed to you by Lord Napier, concerning the relations between his country and the United States. They are as honorable to him as they are friendly to us, and, what is more important, they seem to be in harmony with recent manifestations of opinion on the part of the British government.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
Cassius M. Clay, Esq., &c., &c., &c.