Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.
Sir: Your despatch of the 16th of June, No. 718, has been received. I thank you for your comments on the debate which occurred in the House of Lords on the 9th day of June last, in regard to alleged American violations of the enlistment laws of Great Britain. Although I was quite unprepared for Earl Russell’s attitude in that debate, I at once took the same view of it which I now learn was accepted by yourself.
The debate excited much attention in this country. The Senate called for information on the subject. I send you a copy of the resolution of inquiry, and of the President’s reply.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.