Letter

William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, August 13, 1867

Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams

No. 2039.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 22d of July, No. 1409. It authorizes me to assume that you will cheerfully comply with the joint resolution of Congress in regard to the dress to be worn on state ceremonial occasions. I have not the least doubt that your discretion will be a better guide for your proceedings in matters collateral with that subject than any instructions which could be given by this department.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.

Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortie 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 Second Session of the Fortie.