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

Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward.

No. 1182.]

Legation of the United States, London, April 14, 1866.

Sir: In connection with your despatch No. 1723, of the 26th of March, and with my No. 1181, of Thursday’s date, relating to the case of John A. Commerford, I have now the satisfaction to report that by a private note received from Lord Clarendon last evening, I learn that he has been released by the authorities at Dublin, on condition that he leaves the country,

I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.