Letter

William H. Seward to Joseph Parker, November 20, 1864

Mr. Seward to Mr. Parker.

Sir: Your letter of this date, stating that you are the bearer of an address from the people of Great Britain and Ireland to the people of the United States, has been received. Before answering the question which your letter contains, it is desirable to be further informed whether you have authority from the government of Great Britain and Ireland for the purpose referred to, and whether your mission has been made known to the diplomatic agent of that government accredited to the government of the United States.

I am, sir, your very obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Joseph Parker, Esq., Washington, D. C.

Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session Thirty-eighth 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 Thirty-eighth.