Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams
No. 1424.]
Department of State,
Washington,
May 29, 1865.
Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 11th instant, No. 952, which is accompanied by a copy of a note addressed to you by Earl Russell, relative to the insurgent steamers Shenandoah and City of Richmond, and also as to the question of responsibility on the part of the British government for depredations committed by vessels of that class upon American commerce.
In compliance with your request a copy of that note will be presented to the President for his consideration.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
W. HUNTER, Acting
Secretary.
Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.