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

Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward.

No. 653.]

Legation of the United States, London, April 8, 1864.

Sir: I have just received a letter from Mr. Mellen, consul at Mauritius, covering copies of his correspondence with the authorities at that place on the subject of the cargo of the Sea Bride down to the 1st of March. I infer from his language that he has already furnished the same to the department, so that I hesitate to send them. Neither shall I venture to make any representations here until I receive information and instructions from you.

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

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.

Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.