Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton
No. 394.]
Department of State, Washington,
September 10, 1863.
Sir: Your despatch of August 27 (No. 339) has been received. We await with much concern the action of the imperial government upon your note protesting against the bailing of the Florida at Brest.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
William L. Dayton, Esq.