Letter
Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, November 25, 1864
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward
No. 821.]
Legation of the United States, London, November 25, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to inform you that at last I have completed the preparation of the note to Lord Russell, rendered necessary by the instructions contained in your despatch No. 1136, together with copies of the accompanying papers. I dated it on the 23d instant, and sent the messenger with instructions to note on the corner the hour and minute of the delivery at the Foreign Office. It was so noted by him at five minutes past six o’clock that evening.
I transmit herewith a copy of the note.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.
Hon. William H. Seward Secretary of State,Washington, D. C.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-ninth C
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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.