William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, November 30, 1864

Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.

Sir: I enclose herewith a copy of the correspondence which has taken place between Mr. Allen, United States consul at Bermuda, and the authorities of those islands, relative to the capture of the steamer Roanoke by the insurgents. You are instructed to make known to her Britannic Majesty’s government the facts therein mentioned, and to protest against the proceedings at Bermuda in enlisting the men and discharging the accused parties; the protest to apply particularly to Braine, who was concerned in the affair of the Chesapeake, and whose delivery was refused.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,