William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, March 22, 1865

Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams

Sir: Referring to my No. 1280, of the 28th ultimo, and No. 1315, of the 21st instant, I now transmit a copy of a despatch of the 1st instant, No. 159, from O. M. Allen, esq., our consul at Bermuda, which relates to some of the crew of the late piratical vessel Florida, and other men now at Bermuda, under charge of a rebel agent, waiting to ship on rebel vessels, and to the transfer, from the steamer City of Richmond of men, arms, and ammunition to the Stonewall, alias Olinde, alias Stoerkodder.

You are expected to make such use of the information thus imparted, in your representations to her Majesty’s government, as your judgment shall approve.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,