Letter

Hume Burnley to William H. Seward, October 20, 1864

Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward.

Sir: With reference to my note of the 15th instant, relative to Thomas and Charles Jones, captured on board the Lilian, I have the honor to inform you that I have received a letter from these men, dated October 17, in which they state that they were removed to the military prison at Point Lookout, on the 14th instant.

I should be glad to be informed, with as little delay as possible, of the reason of the prolonged imprisonment of these men.

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.

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