Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.
No. 565.]
Department of State, Washington,
April 24, 1863.
Sir: Your despatch of April 9 (No. 370) has been received, together with three notes which have passed between yourself and Earl Russell relating to the suppression of the fitting out of hostile naval armaments in British ports. Your course as related in those papers is approved, and the expressions of satisfaction which you have made to his lordship, in view of the proceedings of her Majesty’s government therein mentioned, are affirmed on behalf of the President.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD
Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.