The Secretary of State to George Peabody.
Department of State,
Washington, June 23, 1868.
To
Mr. George Peabody, London.
Sir: I have the pleasure to inform you that, pursuant to the resolution of Congress of March 16, 1867, the President has caused to be prepared for presentation to you, in the name of the people of the United States, a gold medal, with suitable devices and inscriptions, in acknowledgment of your munificent donation for the promotion of education in the more destitute portions of the Southern and Southwestern States. This testimonial, together with an engrossed copy of the resolution referred to, will remain in the hands of this department until you shall have communicated to it your wishes with regard to their further disposition.
I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedient servant,
William H. Seward.
George Peabody to the Secretary of State.
London, Sept 18, 1868.
To the Honorable
William H. Seward,
Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication, dated the 23d of June, informing me of the completion of the gold medal prepared pursuant to an act of Congress of March 16, 1867, to be presented to me in the name of the people of the United States, and asking what may be my wishes in regard to its further disposition.