service in the government of his great nation, under a restored Union, based on the eternal principle of freedom, justice, and equal rights to men of all races.”
Francis Taylor,
- Chairman.
“Department of State,
- “Washington, May 16, 1865.
“Sir,—I have the honour to acknowledge with very sincere pleasure the receipt of your letter of the 28th ultimo, enclosing a copy of a resolution passed unanimously at a crowded meeting of the citizens of Manchester, held in the Free Trade Hall, relative to the late tragic occurrences in this capital.
“The sympathy so kindly and cordially expressed in this resolution will be gratefully appreciated by Mr. Seward, who, I am happy to state, is fast recovering from his injuries, as well as by the various members of his family.
“I am, Sir, very respectfully,
- “Your obedient Servant,
- “W. Hunter, Acting Secretary.
- “Your obedient Servant,
“To Mr. Francis Taylor, Manchester, England.”
“Department of State,
- “Washington, 11th November, 1865.
“To the Union and Emancipation Society of Manchester.
“Gentlemen,—I am directed by the President of the United States to return to you his very sincere acknowledgments and thanks for the liberal and kind address which you made to him on his accession to the Chief Magistracy in April last.
