Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward
Sir: In regard to the subject-matter of your despatch No. 1483, of the 24th of July, I have only to remark, that hitherto I have had no reason to suspect any political significance in the presence of the widow of the late King of Hawaii in this kingdom. I have seen her at several social assemblages, public or private, and was myself presented to her by the Bishop of London, at his palace, at Fulham. It is not impossible that she may fall into the hands of some persons here who would be anxious, through her, to promote the dissemination of the doctrines of the established church in the Sandwich Islands. Some fear of this may be the reason of the anxiety betrayed in the letter of Mr. Anderson, a copy of which accompanied your despatch. But, judging from the character of those immediately around her, it does not appear to me that much importance is attached to her visit by the members of the government.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.