Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-ninth Congress, Part I

Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward

No. 934.]

Legation of the United States, London, April 27, 1865.

Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception from the department of despatches numbered 1338 to 1349, inclusive.

In accordance with the directions contained in No. 1348, of the 10th instant, I have transmitted the customary note to Lord Russell, enclosing the office copy of the President’s letter to the Queen, which acknowledged the reception of hers, announcing the resignation of Lord Lyons. As her Majesty is now at Osborne, I have not yet received the usual notice for the transmission of the original.

I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.

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