Mr. Seward sends me a letter from the British Chargé, stating her Majesty's desire to confer the Order of the Bath on Lieutenant Pearson...

Have just finished and sent my report to the printer. It is long and has been a wearisome and laborious business. To weigh conflicting claim...

The President read his message at a special Cabinet-meeting to-day and general criticism took place. His own portion has been much improved....