Mr. Seward to Mr. Bike
Sir: * * * * * * * * *
At this distance from the theatre of action we do not attempt a solution of the political problem in Europe, but it surprises us to see how slow the statesmen of that continent are in finding that their labors upon it are not at all rendered lighter by the injurious policy they are practicing in regard to American affairs.
The campaign in the west is opening with a gratifying display of steadiness and energy. The elections which have recently occurred in Louisiana; in New Hampshire, and especially in New York, indicate that the impulsive movement of April, 1861, has ripened at last into enlightened and irrevocable resolution to maintain the integrity of the Union, and to place our political system on broad and sure foundations. It is not under such circumstances that we are likely to be disturbed by rumors of dangers of interference by foreign powers.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
James S. Pike, Esq., &c., &c., &c.