Lord Lyons to Mr.
Seward.
Washington,
November 4, 1864.
Sir: With reference to your note of the 25th
ultimo, applying for the extradition of C. U. Wallace and others, stated
to be fugitives in Canada from the justice of the United States, I have
the honor to communicate to you a copy of a despatch from the governor
general of Canada, stating that as soon as he shall have been advised
that the proofs required by the treaty of extradition shall have been
given, the necessary warrants will be issued for the delivery of these
men to the United States authorities.
I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most
obedient, humble servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.
Viscount Monck to Mr. Burnley.
Quebec,
October 31, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your despatch of the 25th instant, covering an
application from the Secretary of State of the United States for the
extradition of C. M. Wallace and other persons, fugitives from
justice from the United States, and stated to be now in Canada.
I have the honor to state, in reply, that as soon as I shall have
been advised that the proofs required by the treaty of extradition
have been made in the case of these men, the necessary warrants will
be issued for their delivery to the authorities of the United
States.
I have, &c., &c., &c.,
J. Hume Burnley, Esq., &c., &c., &c.
