Judge Holt to Mr. F. W. Seward.
Dear Sir: Referring to our conversation of this morning, I have the honor to state that the full name of the person supposed to be alluded to in the despatch of the American minister at Koine is now ascertained to be Henri Beaumont de St. Marie. He is represented to be about 5 feet 8 inches in height, 30 years old, of a very dark complexion, and black hair, with sharp, piercing eyes. Should he make a statement in regard to Surratt’s confession, there should be embodied in it his entire name, together with the circumstances of his sojourn in the United States; if he was here, mentioning dates, places, &c., as well as the names of some of the persons with whom he was associated. This will make the question of identity of easy solution.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Hon. F. W. Seward, Assistant Secretary of State.