Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward.
Sir: Having had an opportunity informally to see Lord Russell, I seized it to make verbally a communication to him of the remark contained in your despatch, No. 1093, of the 19th of September, on the subject of the Tuscaloosa. His lordship made no observation, excepting to the effect that the case had been full of difficulties.
I likewise spoke to him of the matter embraced in your despatch No. 1110, of the 3d of October. He asked me to write him a note which he might refer to the proper department for information. Accordingly I have since addressed one to him. Whenever the reply may come to hand I shall forward copies of both papers.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.