Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons.
My Lord: Referring to your communication of the 21st ultimo respecting an alleged violation of British maritime jurisdiction by a steamer of war supposed to be the United States steamer Vanderbilt, I have the honor to inform you that a letter has been received from the Secretary of the Navy upon the subject, in which it is stated that a copy of the complaint preferred has been transmitted to Commander C. H. Baldwin, who at the time of the alleged aggression was in command of the Vanderbilt, and he has been called on for an explanation.
I have the honor to be, with high consideration, your lordship’s obedient servant,
Right Hon. Lord Lyons, &c., &c., &c.