Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward
Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches from the department, numbered 1183, and from 1185 to 1189 inclusive.
In regard to the subject referred to in your No. 1185, of the 9th of December, the matter had already been disposed of so completely by the release of the Great Western, that I presume there is no occasion to take further action, unless it be in the manner indicated in my despatch to you, No. 819, of the 25th of November, which relates to this affair. I shall, therefore, await any instructions which you may prepare, after you shall have been placed in full possession of the facts.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward Secretary of State, &c., &c., &c.