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

Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams

No. 1531.]

Department of State, Washington, August 28, 1865.

Sir: Your despatch of the 20th of July last, No. 1016, together with its enclosures, relative to certain property in possession of the rebels in the port of Liverpool, and which is claimed by the United States, has been received.

The proceedings not improperly enlarged are now undergoing a careful examination in this department in connexion with the Treasury Department. The result will be made known to you as soon as practicable. I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

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