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. 331.]

Legation of the United States, London, February 19, 1863.

Sir: In accordance with the desire expressed in your despatch (No. 466) of the 2d February, I have transmitted to Lord Russell a copy of the resolutions of the New York Mutual Insurance Company relating to depredations committed by No. 290.

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

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.

Mr. Adams to Lord Russell.

Legation of the United States, London, February 19, 1863.

My Lord: At the request of my government I have the honor to submit to your lordship’s consideration a copy of a memorial addressed to the Secretary of State by an association of underwriters in New York.

Renewing assurances, &c.

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.

Right Honorable Earl Russell, &c., &c., &c.