Letter

William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, July 2, 1866

Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.

No. 1794.]

Sir: Your despatch of the 14th of June, No. 1217, has been received. Later advices report the virtual dissolution of the German bund. I apprehend that collision has actually occurred between Austria and Prussia.

I am not surprised by the forbearance which the British government at present exhibits in regard to the war; but I shall be very much disappointed if the people of Great Britain shall permanently acquiesce in the silence of their government, and its waiting for events.

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 Thirty 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 Thirty.