Mr Seward to Lord Lyons.
My Lord: Information has been received at this department that William H. Hutchinson, a fugitive from the justice of the United States, charged with the commission of the crimes of murder, assault with intent to commit murder, and robbery, within the jurisdiction of the United States, is now held in custody at Montreal, in Canada, awaiting the requisition of this government for his extradition.
I have the honor, therefore, to request, through your lordship, that her Majesty’s government will be pleased to issue the necessary warrant for the delivery of the person of the above-named William H. Hutchinson to any person or persons who may be duly authorized by the governor of the State of Vermont to receive him and bring him back to the United States for trial.
I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, my lord, your obedient servant,
Right Hon. Lord Lyons, &c., &c., &c.