Letter

W. H. Seward to Gideon Welles, October 19, 1861

Mr. Seward to Mr. Welles.

Sir: I transmit herewith a copy of a note from the British minister of the 11th instant, and of its accompaniment, respecting an alleged interference with the British ship “Perthshire” by vessels of the United States blockading squadron.

I will thank you to furnish me with such information upon the subject as will enable me to reply to the note of Lord Lyons.

I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy.

Sources
FRUS u2014 Message of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress, at the Commencement of the Second Session o View original source ↗
U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Message of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress, at the Commencement of the Second Session o.