Letter
William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, June 9, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.
No. 984.]
Department of State, Washington, June 9, 1864.
Sir: I learn from your communication that her Britannic Majesty’s government have bought the iron-clads which were detained at Lairds’ ship-yards, and were the subject of judicial proceedings instituted by the crown. Although the ministry have not officially informed us of the purchase, the President, nevertheless, thinks that it will be proper for you to assure Earl Russell that this government experiences a lively satisfaction in the removal of an unhappy occasion of disagreement between the two countries.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c, &c., &c.
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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 Thirty-eighth.