Letter
William H. Seward to Sir Frederick W. A. Bruce, October 22, 1866
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce
Department of State, Washington, October 22, 1866.
My Dear Sir Frederick: Permit me to invoke your early attention to the case of John Sheridan, the subject of the letter of the 21st of July last, addressed to Mr. Thurston by Mr. Thomas Barry, a copy of which is enclosed. Should there be insufficient evidence against the man, it is not doubted that he will be promptly released; but if it shall appear that he has been concerned in the recent Fenian demonstrations, I trust that the case may be dealt leniently with; and I shall thankfully appreciate such good offices to that end as you may be able to afford.
Very faithfully yours,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
The Hon. Sir Frederick W. A. Bruce, &c., &c., &c.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Thirty
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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 Second Session of the Thirty.