Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.
Sir: Your despatch of the 8th of January has been received, together with the New Year’s Address of the Workingmen of London to the President, and the other papers mentioned in the despatch. The address has been submitted to and is under the consideration of the President.
Major General Burnside was prevented by a severe storm from renewing hostilities last week on the Potomac. The hindrance will continue until the condition of the roads near the Rappahannock shall have mended. Meantime General Burnside has tendered his resignation, and he is now replaced by Major General Hooker. The expedition against Charleston was delayed by the storm, but the forces are now being put in motion.
It is understood here that General McClernand’s forces, with Commodore Porter’s fleet, after their brilliant achievements in Arkansas, have returned to the siege of Vicksburg, and have been adequately re-enforced by General Grant.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.