Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward.

Sir: I have the honor to transmit to you a copy of a despatch which the governor general of Canada has written in answer to a communication from [Page 754] Mr. Burnley, enclosing a copy of the note dated 13th instant, in which you asked for the extradition of certain persons passing under the names of Bell, Hoult, Bristow, Robert Drake, Burley, and Thomas.

I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,

LYONS.

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

Viscount Monck to Mr. Burnley.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 16th instant, covering a note from the Secretary of State of the United States, in which he demands the extradition of certain persons passing under the names, respectively, of Bell, Holt, Bristow, Robert Drake, Burley, and Thomas.

I have the honor to state, for the information of the Secretary of State of the United States, that as soon as I shall have been advised that these persons, or any of them, have been arrested in Canada, and that the proofs required by the treaty shall have been made, the necessary warrants will be issued for their delivery to the authorities of the United States.

I have, &c, &c,

MONCK.

J. Hume Burnley, Esq., &c., &c., &c.