Letter
Rufus King to William H. Seward, July 14, 1866
[Extract.]
Mr. King to Mr. Seward.
No. 59.]
Legation of the United States, Rome, July 14, 1866.
Sir: * * * * * In compliance with instructions heretofore received, I have obtained, and herewith transmit, an additional statement, sworn and subscribed to by H. B. de St. Marie, touching J. H. Surratt’s acknowledged complicity in the assassination of the late President Lincoln. St. Marie again expressed to me his great desire to return to America and give his evidence in person. He thinks that his life would be in danger here, should it be known among his comrades that he had betrayed Surratt’s secret.
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I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant,
RUFUS KING.
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.
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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 of the Thirty.