Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.
No. 1127.]
Department of State,
Washington, October 17, 1864.
Sir: Referring to your despatch of the 16th ultimo, No. 785, relative to the escape of three deserters from the United States steamer Iroquois while anchored near Dover, England, I transmit in reply a copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Navy in reference to this subject.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.