Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams
Sir: Your despatch of the 7th instant, No. 919, in regard to the death of the Hon. Richard Cobden, has been received.
You have in your despatch most judiciously described the position occupied by Mr. Cobden, in relation to the United States, during the civil commotion which has been testing the friendship and the wisdom of European statesmen, and you have truly indicated the estimation in which he is held by the government and the people of the United States. Though now overwhelmed with grief at the cruel assassination of President Lincoln, the nation will mourn the illustrious statesman whose decease you have announced. Under these circumstances I need not say how entirely your attendance, with Mr. Moran, at the obsequies is approved.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
Charles Francis Adams, &c., &c., &c., London.