William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, July 3, 1866

Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.

Sir: Your very interesting despatch of the 7th ultimo, No. 1213, relative to be effect of the proceedings of the opposition party in the British Parliament upon the measures of reform, has been received and attentively read. I thank you for the expression of your views of the prevailing sentiment in regard to his important question.

I think, however, that it would be unbecoming as well as unprofitable for me to discuss the influence which the occurrence may exert upon the domestic question of reform of the suffrage and representation in England.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,