Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, December 4, 1863

Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward.

Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of a note addressed by Lord Russell to me on the 27th ultimo, in reply to mine of the 3d of the same month, which was written in the sense of your despatch No. 736, of the 17th of October. The ground taken seems to me technically defensible, though a promise of a little investigation or at least close observation at St. George’s would have been more satisfactory than throwing the burden of proof entirely on us.

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