Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams

No. 1333.]

Sir: I have received your despatch of the 17th ultimo, No. 900, informing me that the pirate Shenandoah had arrived at Melbourne, and of the probable destination of that vessel after leaving that port. I have communicated the information to the Secretary of the Navy.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.