Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward.
Sir: The “conservative” leaders who were invited by the King for that purpose not having been able to form a ministry, the late cabinet was requested by his Majesty, on the 31st “ultimo, to remain, and has consented.
While I understand it will announce to the Chambers that, in continuing in power, it abdicates in no degree its political programme, I do not doubt that irritating party questions will be avoided, while, on the other hand, the “conservative” party will hardly seek occasion to overthrow a cabinet which it has proved itself unable to replace.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your most obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, &c., &c., &c.