Letter

William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, November 15, 1867

Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams

No. 2091.]

Sir: You will have received a telegram from this department of the present date instructing you to obtain from her Majesty’s government an order for suspension or delay of judgment or execution in the case of Captain John Warren, recently tried for treason-felony in Dublin, Ireland.

Your particular attention is further directed to this subject in order that time may be afforded the government of the United States to examine the subject fully and determine what measures to take in the premises.

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 Fortie 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 Fortie.