Letter
William H. Seward to Rufus King, May 21, 1866
Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. King.
No. 35.]
Department of State, Washington, May 21, 1866.
Sir: Your despatch of the 23d ultimo, No. 53, was duly received, and a copy of so much of it as relates to John H. Surratt was promptly communicated to the Secretary of War. Enclosed I transmit a copy of a letter from him upon the subject, together with a communication from the Judge Advocate General, to whom your report was referred by the Secretary of War. You are instructed to obtain, if possible, pursuant to General Holt’s suggestions, the full statement verified by oath of St. Marie.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
F. W. SEWARD, Acting Secretary.
Rufus King, Esq., &c., &c., &c.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Thirty
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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.