Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams

No. 2072.]

Sir: I have received your despatch of the 23d ultimo, No. 1457, informing me of the transfer of Colonels Nagle and Warren from Kilmainham jail to Mountjoy prison.

Thanking you for your attention in keeping me informed upon the subject, I trust that you will follow these cases up with renewed urgency.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM IL SEWARD

Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.