Letter
Right Hon. Lord Lyons to William H. Seward, October 11, 1861
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward.
British Legation,
Washington, D. C., October 11, 1861.
Washington, D. C., October 11, 1861.
Sir: I have the honor to transmit to you a copy of a memorial addressed to Earl Russell, her Majesty’s principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, by Mr. William Gray, owner of the British ship “Perthshire,” which appears to have been interfered with by United States ships-of-war. I am directed by Lord Russell to ask the government of the United States for an explanation.
I have the honor to be, with high consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,
LYONS.
Hon. W. H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.
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