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

Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward.

Washington, May 21, 1863.

Sir: I had the day before yesterday the honor to receive your note of the 14th instant, relative to the claim of Mr. John J. Shaver. In acknowledging the receipt of this communication, I am bound to reserve the right of her Majesty’s government to press the claim again, at any future period, on the government of the United States.

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

LYONS.

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