... to the author of this work, semi-officially, in September, 1864, may, in connection with Mr. Lincoln's Message, just referred to, make it plain that he and his advisers acted in good faith, and that Mr. Seward 's assurances were honestly given:-- On the 4th of March, the day when Mr. Lincoln was inaugurated, a letter was received at the War Department from Major Anderson, dated the 28th, of February, i...