William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, December 15, 1864

Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams

Sir: Referring to the correspondence between this department and yourself in regard to the refusal of the British authorities to deliver up the deserters from the Iroquois, I give you herewith a copy of a note which I addressed on the 14th instant to J. Hume Burnley, esq., announcing the decision of this government upon the application made through her Majesty’s legation here for the delivery up of two apprentice boys who deserted from the British bark Cuzco, at Valparaiso, and enlisted on the United States sloop-of-war St. Mary’s, and for indemnification of the Cuzco at that port. I am, sir, your obedient servant,