Charles Francis Adams to Right Hon. Earl Russell, January 18, 1865

Mr. Adams to Earl Russell

My Lord. I have the honor to submit to your consideration copies of certain letters which have fallen into the hands of the government of the United States. They are offered in the nature of cumulative evidence to prove the systematical manner in which the neutrality of this kingdom has been habitually abused by insurgent emissaries sent out here expressly for that purpose. I have already dwelt so much upon this point in my previous correspondence, that I shall confine myself on this occasion simply to asking your particular notice to the terms of the letters of James D. Bullock, well understood to be the chief agent in transactions of this kind, in their connexion with the proceedings of Messrs. Jones, Hig hat, &c, and particularly of Mr. Bold, all of them believed to be subjects of her Majesty, and, therefore, bound to be neutral in the present difficulties.

I hope in a few days to have it in my power to furnish conclusive proof that the practices referred to in these letters dated last year are yet carried on with as much activity as ever.

I pray your lordship to accept the assurances of the highest consideration with which I have the honor to be, my lord, your lordship’s most obedient servant,

[Enclosures.]

1. J. N. Barney to Captain Morris, February 5, 1864.

2. Captain Bullock to Captain Morris, January 14, 1864.

3. A. Norur & Co. to Captain Morris, January 15, 1864.

4. A. Norur & Co. to Captain Morris, January 18, 1864.

5. F. Senac to R. Taylor, September 18, 1863.

5. Account with seamen for the Florida.

7. Fraser, Trenholm & Co. to J. N. Barney, September 22, 1863.

(The above enclosures are published with Mr. Seward’s despatch No. 1196.)