Letter
William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, July 23, 1866
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.
No. 1809.]
Department of State, Washington, July 23, 1866.
Sir: I enclose herewith a copy of a communication of the 3d instant from John O’Connell, in regard to his brother Thomas, who, it appears, was arrested in Ireland by the British authorities on suspicion of being interested in the Fenian movement, and is now detained in Mount Joy prison, at Dublin. I will thank you to bring the statement of Mr. John O’Connell to the attention of the British government, with a view to the release of his brother, if upon investigation it shall be found that he is innocent of the charges preferred against him.
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 Thirty
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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 Thirty.