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

Mr. F. W. Seward to Lord Lyons.

Department of State, Washington, August 14, 1863.

My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of yesterday, in which, under the instructions of your government, a representation is made to me concerning the unfortunate affair which resulted in the death of Mr. Hardcastle, in the Old Capitol prison, and to state that it will receive attention.

I have the honor to be, with high consideration, your lordship’s obedient servant,

F. W. SEWARD, Acting Secretary.

Right Hon. Lord Lyons.