Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward
Sir: * * * * * * * *
In connexion with No. 1,523, of the 24th of August, and my despatch No. 1,030, to which it is in reply, I may observe that the ex-Queen of Hawaii has had an audience of her Majesty at Windsor since the return of the latter from Germany. It does not appear by whom she was presented. Lord Russell is now absent in Scotland. Though not invited to the castle, she appears to be placed upon a footing of a sovereign guest, and is lodged at a fashionable hotel at the public expense.
The following appears in the Post of this morning:
“The Queen of the Sandwich Islands, attended by her suite, paid a visit to the Hon. C. L. and Mrs. Courtney yesterday afternoon at their residence in the cloisters of Windsor Castle. After partaking of refreshment, the Queen was conducted by the Rev. Canon and Mrs. Courtney over the Chapel Royal of St. George and the Prince Consort’s Memorial Chapel, (formerly Cardinal Woolsey’s chapel.) Her Majesty afterwards drove to Clewer, [Page 549] and visited the important establishment there connected with the Sisters of Mercy, and on her return to Windsor attended divine service in St. George’s Chapel, and occupied the stall of the King of the Belgians, as Knight of the Garter. After the service Her Majesty went to the residence of the Rev. Canon courtney, and at half-past six o’clock took leave and returned to town by the Great Western line. Her Majesty’s government have placed at the disposal of Queen Emma and her attendants the rooms at Claridge’s hotel, Brook street, which are usually occupied by such royal personages as are received as guests in this country. The Queen will take up her residence at the hotel next month.”
I consider it my duty, under your instructions, to bring these incidents to your notice, though I do not see cause to attach much political significance to them. My original views, as expressed in my former despatch, remain unchanged. I shall, nevertheless, endeavor to keep you informed.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.