Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward.
Sir: The steamer Japan, latterly known as the Georgia, made her appearance in the Mersey on the evening of the 1st instant. You will probably receive such full advices of her proceedings since that time from our vigilant consul at Liverpool, that I do not deem it necessary to detail them. Thus far I have not seen my way to make It the basis of any representation or remonstrance with the government. Since Lord Russell virtually assumed the position that a fraud on neutrality, if successfully completed, is at once entitled to recognition as a legitimate transaction, I am not much disposed to waste any more discussion on it. The probabilities are that this vessel did not venture to come here without having strong reason to presume that she would not meet with any repulse. I have no doubt that her whole outfit and expedition have proved an expensive failure. An endeavor will be made to convert the sums absorbed in her to some more effective object. Possibly the Alexandra may take her place.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.