Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-eighth Congress, Part II

[Extract.]

Mr. Kreismann to Mr. Seward

No. 8.]

Legation of the United States, Berlin, July 25, 1863.

Sir:* * * * * * * *

Our late successes are exerting a strong influence upon public opinion here. The belief that the rebellion will be suppressed, and that that event is near impending, is rapidly gaining ground. The news to be brought by the China, from New York to the 15th instant, is very anxiously looked for.

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I have the honor to be your obedient servant,

H. KREISMANN.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, &c., &c., &c.