Letter

Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, January 13, 1865

Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward

No. 855.]

Sir: I have the honor to transmit an address to the President, from the committee of the British and Foreign Anti-slavery Society, which has been sent to me by their secretary.

I do not in any of these cases Tenture to assume any authority to judge of the propriety of the sentiments expressed, provided I am convinced that the spirit is friendly and the action taken in good faith.

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

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.

Hon. William H. SewardSecretary of State, Washington, D. C.

Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-ninth C View original source ↗
U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-ninth C.