CHANDLER, Acting Secretary of the Treasury to William H. Seward, December 27, 1866

Mr. Chandler to Mr. Seward.

Sir: I have the honor to enclose herewith a letter to F. H. Morse, esq., United States consul at London, bearing even date herewith, which revokes certain authority heretofore conferred upon that gentleman by this department, and which I will thank you to cause to be transmitted to him, after perusing the same.

I have also the honor to request that you will instruct Mr. Adams, United States minister at London, to designate some suitable persons to take charge and dispose of any unfinished business, growing out of the authority heretofore conferred upon him, which may still remain in Mr. Morse’s hands.

With great respect, your obedient servant,