Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-eighth Congress, Part I

Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.

No. 563.]

Department of State, Washington, April 22, 1863.

Sir: I have received your despatch (No. 367) of the 8th instant, and its enclosure. Your proceedings in the case of the steamer Japan are approved; and the prompt steps taken at the foreign office in the matter are highly satisfactory. Your despatch will be submitted to the Secretary of the Navy.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.