Letter
William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, December 24, 1866
[Confidential.]
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.
No. 1895.]
Department of State, Washington, December 24, 1866.
Sir: I have to inform you that Isaac F. Redfield, esq., late chief justice of Maine, has been selected to visit England as counsel for the government in the matter of recovering funds and other property of the late rebel organization. He is now here engaged in his preparations and expects to sail in the steamer of the 2d of January. It is desirable that this information shall be confidential until such time as you may think proper after having had an interview with Mr. Redfíeld.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Charles Francis Adams, 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 Fortie
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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 Fortie.