Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.
Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 10th instant, No. 1196, in which you give me the result of an interview you had recently with Lord Clarendon, upon the subject of the protocol transmitted with instruction No. 1737, from this department.
I am pleased to find that his lordship’s observations are indicative of good feeling. I shall be gratified when, as intimated, Sir Frederick Bruce comes to me with his instructions, which I feel assured he will execute in the best manner. I am, sir, your obedient servant,
Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.