Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward.
Sir: Having already made honorable mention of the conduct of Sir Frederick Bruce in China, in connexion with the transactions of the fleet of Captain Osborne, under the instructions contained in your despatch No. 839, of the 8th of February, I take it for granted that you do not desire me to repeat it. I presume that my report made in my despatch No. 606 was not in your memory when you renewed the instructions in your No. 880, just received. Should you, however, have reasons for an additional representation I shall be happy to make it. One of the steamers of the China fleet is reported as having arrived in England.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.