Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams

No. 1403.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 28th ultimo, No. 938, transmitting a copy of a note from Earl Russell which he addressed to you, giving the result of an investigation made at Bermuda on the character of certain steamers which had arrived there.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

W. HUNTER, Acting Secretary.

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