Letter

Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, July 24, 1863

Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward.

No. 459.]

Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of my note to Lord Russell of the 16th instant, together with two more depositions relating to the iron-clad vessel launched from the yard of Mr. Laird. I am given to understand that there is still much hesitation among the law officers as to the sufficiency of the evidence to establish intention in this case. I have not omitted to convey indirectly my conviction that any failure to act in season might be attended with the most serious consequences.

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

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, &c., &c.

Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-eighth 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-eighth .