Letter
William H. Seward to J. Hume Burnley, March 3, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burnley
Department of State, Washington, March 3, 1865.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 25th ultimo, in regard to the arrest of Seely, one of the captors of the Chesapeake, and the steps taken by the authorities of New Brunswick to secure the arrest of others of the party. In reply, I have the honor to inform you that the diligence and friendly action of those authorities are highly appreciated.
I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
J. Hume Burnley, Esq., &c., &c., &c.
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-ninth C.