Letter

William Hunter to Charles Francis Adams, May 2, 1865

Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams

No. 1388.]

Sir: Your despatch of the 13th ultimo, No. 927, enclosing a copy of your communication to Earl Russell relative to the destruction of the commerce of the United States by the vessels which have been constructed or equipped by her Majesty’s subjects, and the advantages resulting to the insurgents by the privileges acceded to them as belligerents, by the British government, has been received.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

W. HUNTER, Acting Secretary.

Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.

Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-ninth C 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 First Session Thirty-ninth C.