William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, September 11, 1865

Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams

Sir: With reference to your despatch of the 10th ultimo, No. 1031, and to my Nos. 1525 and 1539, I transmit a copy of a letter of the 16th ultimo, from Messrs. J. O. Merrill & Co., of San Francisco, part owners and agents of the whaling bark William G. Nye relative to the claim against the British government, on behalf of the owners of that vessel, to indemnity for losses growing out of her destruction by the Shenandoah or Sea King.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,