Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton

No. 508.]

Sir: Your despatch of the 4th instant, No. 428, has been received. Your proceedings respecting the case of Mr. Mansfield, therein reported, are approved.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

William L. Dayton Esq., &c., &c., &c.