William Hunter to Charles Francis Adams, May 19, 1865

Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 4th of May, No. 942, transmitting a copy of the correspondence between yourself and Earl Russell on the occasion of the death of the late President of the United States, together with a copy of the London Times, containing a full report of the action of both houses of Parliament, praying her Majesty to take suitable notice of the recent calamitous event; also a circular which you addressed to the United States consuls, announcing the assassination of President Lincoln, prescribing a form of mourning to be adopted by them on the sad occasion. Your proceedings indicated therein are fully approved.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,