Letter

William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, May 29, 1866

Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.

No. 1769.]

Sir: I would thank you to bring to the attention of the government of Great Britain the case of J. H. Gleeson, which forms the subject of the enclosed copy of a letter of the 8th instant from Mrs. Mary Francis Gleeson, his wife, and to endeavor to procure his release from imprisonment, provided that upon investigation the facts are as stated.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.

Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Thirty View original source ↗
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.