Right Hon. Earl Russell to Charles Francis Adams, September 13, 1864

Earl Russell to Mr. Adams.

Sir: I have the honor to state to you that her Majesty’s government have had under their consideration your note of the 2d of August, informing me that the United States government have taken measures for closing most of the consular agencies of the United States in Canada, and that they propose, in substitution for such agencies, to appoint at certain places, not exceeding ten in number, which are specified in your note, consuls, who shall be prohibited from engaging in commercial pursuits.

I have now the honor to request that you will inform your government that her Majesty’s government acquiesces in the arrangement proposed by the government of the United States for the discontinuance of most of the consular agencies in Canada, and for the appointment instead, in addition to the present consulships of Quebec, Montreal, and Gaspe, of consuls.to reside at the following places, viz: Clifton, Coaticook, Erie, Goderich, Kingston, Prescott, Port Sarnia, St. Lambert and Longueil, Toronto, and Windsor.

I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient humble servant,