Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons.
Department of State, Washington, January 28, 1863.
My Lord: I have the honor to acquaint you that in a letter to this department of the 27th instant, the Secretary of the Navy represents that the trial of Commander Hunter, late of the United States steamer Montgomery, upon the charges and specifications of charges a copy of which has been communicated to you, will take place forthwith at Boston, in the State of Massachusetts, before a naval general court-martial now in session there.
I have the honor to be, your very obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Right Hon. Lord Lyons, &c., &c., &c.