Mr. Adams to Mr.
Seward.
No. 715.]
Legation of the United States,
London,
June 10, 1864.
Sir: In connexion with my No. 707, of the 2d
instant, I now transmit copies of two notes received from Lord Russell
in reply to two of mine, copies of which were forwarded with that
despatch.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.
Lord Russell to Mr. Adams.
Foreign Office,
May 7, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your letter of the 4th instant, enclosing copies of three
more depositions relative to the part taken by Mr. Rumble in
providing men for the steamer Rappahannock. These depositions, as
well as those enclosed in the letter which you did me the honor to
address to me on the 16th ultimo, have been referred without loss of
time to the proper department of her Majesty’s government.
I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your
most obedient, humble servant,
Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c. &c.
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Earl Russell to Mr.
Adams,.
Foreign Office,
June 1, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your note of the 30th ultimo, enclosing a copy of a
deposition made by Patrick Shanly respecting the enlistment of
British subjects at Liverpool for the service of the so-styled
Confederate States; and I have the honor to inform you that the same
shall be considered by her Majesty’s government.
I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your
most obedient, humble servant,
Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.
