Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell
No. 28.]
Department of State,
May 20, 1867.
Sir: Your telegram announcing the arrival of Mr. White was duly received. I now have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 28, of 15th instant. The department commends the diligence with which its instructions have been carried out.
The letter of Mr. Lerdo de Tejada, minister for foreign affairs of Mexico, dated San Luis Potosi, April 22d, 1867, addressed to you, has been received, and will receive the attention which its importance merits.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Lewis D. Campbell, Esq., &c., &c.