Hume Burnley, to William H. Seward, December 31, 1864

Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward

Sir: With reference to your note of the 13th December, enclosing, for the information of the governor general of Canada, a copy of a letter from the War Department in regard to the alleged manufacture of what is known as “Greek fire,” for use in attempts to burn cities in the United States, I have now the honor to enclose copies of a despatch and of its enclosure, which I have received from his excellency the governor general of Canada, to whom I had forwarded copies of your communication.

I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,