Benjamin Moran to John Warren, No. 4107 (R. C.—5.) Milbank Prison, June 4, 1868

Mr. Moran to Mr. Warren

Sir: Your letter of the 22d of May, addressed to me, did not come to hand until yesterday morning. In reply to your references to Mr. Adams’s note to you of the 11th of March, I can only state that no information whatever bearing upon any proceedings in your case, has reached this legation from the government since that communication was transmitted to you. Had there been any, he would not have been unmindful of his word, but would have endeavored to let you know. And I may here be permitted to observe that it is due from me to Mr. Adams to express my sorrow that your letter is blemished with the reflections it contains upon him, and I venture to trust that in your calmer moments you will see this matter in the same light. I can readily understand your anxiety, but you will allow me to say that you fall into an error when you permit yourself to suppose that you have cause of complaint for neglect against either him or the government of your country.

As yet I have not been informed who Mr. Adams’s successor will be. But I may say in connection with your request touching any terms of discharge that may be offered in your case, that the responsibility of accepting or rejecting them must rest entirely with you. I can assure you, in conclusion, that I shall be very glad to communicate to you promptly any intelligence I may be favored with for you from the government.

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