Letter

Sir Frederick W. A. Bruce to William H. Seward, August 7, 1865

Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward

Sir: It has been reported to her Majesty’s government that the captain of the United States corvette St. Mary has forcibly removed from on board a British merchant ship a seaman who had deserted from his ship.

I am directed to inquire whether you are in possession of any information of this occurrence which I can communicate to my government.

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

FBEDERICK W. A. BRUCE.

Hon. William H. Seward, &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.