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

Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward

Washington, March 9, 1865.

Sir: With reference to my note of the 4th November last, and to your reply of the 14th December, relative to John Warrington, who was then a convalescent patient at the general hospital at Fortress Monroe, I have the honor to enclose copy of a letter from Mr. Adderly, which has been transmitted to me by her Majesty’s principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, in which it is stated that the parents of the young man are willing to give any sum up to fifty pounds for his discharge, which Mr. Adderly will guarantee.

I am accordingly instructed to inquire upon what terms John Warrington’s discharge can be effected, and shall feel obliged by your favoring me with this information.

I would also beg to be informed whether his present address is the one given in the enclosure from Mr. Adderly, as a letter is lying for him at this legation.

I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,

J. HUME BURNLEY.

Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.