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

Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward.

No. 407.]

Legation of the United States, London, May 7, 1863.

Sir: Lord Russell has acknowledged the reception of my note of the 29th ultimo, respecting the destruction by the rebel gunboat No. 290 of the Golden Rule, in a note, a copy of which is sent herewith. This is the proper sequel to my despatch No. 397, of the 30th of April, relating to that subject.

I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, &c.

[Enclosure]

Lord Russell to Mr. Adams, April 30, 1863.

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Foreign Office, April 30, 1863.

Sir: I have the honor to. acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 29th instant, enclosing a memorial addressed to the President of the United States by the directing authorities of the Panama Railroad Company, respecting the destruction, by the Alabama, of the American bark Golden Rule.

I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,

RUSSELL.

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