Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session Thirty-eighth Congress, Part IV

Mr. Seward to Mr. Sanford.

No. 122.]

Department of State, Washington, November 30, 1863.

Sir:Your despatch No. 157, dated November 10, has been received.

His Majesty’s reception, on the occasion of the late opening of the legislative session, both without and within the chambers, was a gratifying expression of the affection felt by a loyal people towards a wise, kind, and liberal monarch.

The King’s discourse, though mainly devoted to internal affairs, is interesting, and gives evidence of the continued prosperity of Belgium.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Henry S. Sanford, Esq., &c., &c., &c., Brussels.