William H. Seward to Sir Frederick W. A. Bruce, August 4, 1866

Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce

Sir: I beg your attention to the enclosed extract from a communication of the 20th ultimo, from D. Thurston, esquire, the United States consul at Toronto, relating particularly to the case of John Sheridan, now under arrest in Canada on a charge of Fenianism, and relating generally to the position of all persons claiming the protection of the United States who are similarly held, and against whom sufficient proof has not been adduced to support the charges of complicity in the late movement.

I trust that there will be no further delay in any cases coming within that category, in the liberation of the parties.

I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your obedient servant,