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

Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward

Washington, December 5, 1864.

Sir: With reference to my note to you of the 23d ultimo, relative to the alleged schemes of so-called confederate agents in Canada against the United States, I have now the honor to transmit to you a copy of a despatch from the governor general of Canada.

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

For Lord LYONS. J. Hume Burnley.

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

Viscount Monck to Lord Lyons

Quebec , November 30, 1864.

My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your lordship’s despatch of November 23, and its enclosures, relative to the alleged schemes of so-called confederates in Canada against the United States, and,, in reply. I beg to assure your lordship that the matter shall receive the earnest attention of the government of Canada.

I have, &c.

MONCK.

Lord Lyons, &c., &c., &c.