William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, May 27, 1867

Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams

Sir: With reference to my communications of the 15th instant, No. 1981, and 17th instant. No. 1984, concerning the case of William Jackson, otherwise called John McCafferty, reported as under sentence of death for alleged high treason in Ireland, I enclose for your information a copy of a letter of the 18th instant, received at this department on the 25th, from James J. Rogers, esq., of New York city.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,