Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward
Sir: In accordance with the instructions contained in your despatch No. 1998, of the 11th June, I had an interview with Lord Stanley on the subject referred to. After some conversation, in the course of which I read the sub-stance of your communication, it was arranged between us that I should embody the remonstrance in a formal note.
I have the honor to transmit a copy of that which I have presented. You will perceive that it goes more fully into the previous history of the question at issue, so far as I find it recorded in the archives of this legation, than you have done in your despatch. But there may be still another portion of it embraced in the preliminary negotiations to the Reciprocity treaty which would throw additional light on the inducements to the settlement then made. This may be easily ascertained by reference to the papers connected with that treaty remaining unpublished in the department.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.