No. 13.

Mr. Hammond to Mr. Bruce.

Sir: With reference to my letter of the 12th instant, I am directed by Earl Russell to transmit to you, to be laid before Secretary Sir George Grey, a [Page 439] copy of a further note from Mr. Adams, enclosing a copy of a letter from the captain of the United States steamer Kearsarge respecting the seamen embarked on board that vessel at Queenstdwn.

I am, &c.,

E. HAMMOND.