Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-ninth Congress

Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward

Washington, February 4, 1865.

Sir: With reference to your notes of the 13th of October and the 29th of November, and to my note of the 30th of November, I have the honor to transmit to you herewith a copy of a despatch which I have received from his excellency the governor general of Canada, stating that he has issued his warrant for the extradition of Bennet G. Burley.

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

J. HUME BURNLEY.

Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.

Viscount Monck to Mr. Burnley

Quebec, January 31, 1865.

Sir: Referring to your despatches of October 16 and November 30 and their enclosures, I have the honor to inform you, for communication to the Secretary of State of the United States, that I have issued my warrant for the extradition of Bennet G. Burley, charged with the crime of robbery within the jurisdiction of the United States.

I have, &c.,

MONCK.

J. H. Burnley, Esq.