Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, March 21, 1862

Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward.

Sir: I have the honor to transmit the copies of three notes received by me from Lord Russell.

One of these is in reply to a letter of mine of the 28th of December, based upon an affidavit of Frederick Williams, sent to me by Mr. Morse. The substance of it had been anticipated by the publication in the parliamentary papers of the account given by the governor of Bermuda to the secretary of state for the colonies of his reception of the Nashville. As it was there affirmed that this steamer had not been supplied from the government stores, I presume that Williams had been mistaken. The second is in answer to my note of the 24th of February, respecting the treatment of the Flambeau at Nassau. The report is quite in keeping with all that we hear is done in that nest of illicit trade with the rebels. I have not deemed it advisable to pursue the subject.

* * * * * * * * *

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