Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, December 10, 1862
Mr. Adams to Mr.
Seward.
London,
December 10, 1862.
Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of
Lord Russell’s note to me of the 16th instant, in answer to mine of the
21st ultimo, on the subject of recruiting in this kingdom for the
service of the United States. This completes the correspondence on that
matter, already forwarded with my despatch (No. 266) of the 26th of
November last.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.
Earl Russell to Mr. Adams.
December 16,
1862.
Sir: With reference to my note of the 20th
ultimo, I have the satisfaction of informing you that further
inquiries which have been instituted respecting the alleged
recruiting in London for the United States army seem to establish
that the reports to that effect which had reached her Majesty’s
government were without foundation.
I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your
most obedient, humble servant,
Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.