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, December 17, 1864.

My Dear Sir: In accordance with the arrangements made at our interview this morning, I telegraphed to the governor of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward’s island, to inform them that things were critical relative to the St. Albans raiders; that they must be upon their guard lest they should be allowed to escape through their provinces, and increase the irritation which is felt on this subject.

Believe me to be, my dear sir, your very obedient, faithful servant,

J. HUME BURNLEY.

Hon. William II, Seward, &c., &c., &c.