Letter
Hume Burnley to William H. Seward, February 25, 1865
Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward
Washington, February 25, 1865.
Sir: With reference to previous correspondence with the lieutenant governor of New Brunswick on the subject of the Chesapeake, I have the honor to enclose copy of a despatch of the 18th instant, which I have received from Mr. Gordon, transmitting copy of a report, made to his excellency by the high sheriff of St. John’s, as to the steps taken by him to secure the apprehension of the captors of this vessel.
I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,
J. HUME BURNLEY.
Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &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.