Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortieth Congress

Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.

No. 1885.]

Department of State, Washington, December 10, 1866.

Sir: Your despatch of the 23d of November, No. 1275, is received and approved. In regard to our claims on the ground of violations of neutrality, I think the President’s message well expresses the sense and the feelings of Congress and the people of the United States.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Chales Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.