Letter

William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 18, 1865

Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams

No. 1242.]

Sir. I enclose a copy of a letter of the 3d instant from Colonel William H. Allen, containing information in regard to. a plan for the seizure of American steamships plying on the Pacific coast. You will be pleased to take such steps in relation to the matter as may in your judgment be most conducive to the public interest.

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 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.