Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton
Sir: Your despatch of May 2, No. 462, has been received. Mr. Geofroy has communicated to me the wishes of the French government in regard to the visit of officers of the French army for the purpose of observation. I have already informed you that at the beginning of this campaign the Secretary of War, upon the suggestion of the lieutenant general commanding the forces, declined to allow any visitors to enter the camps of the army actually engaged. The restriction, I believe, still remains. But the occasion for it will probably pass away soon, and it is probable that it will then be removed.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
William L. Dayton Esq., &c., &c., &c.