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

Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward.

No. 1145.]

Legation of the United States, London, February 1, 1866.

Sir: In connection with my despatch No. 1138, of the 26th of January, I now transmit a copy of Lord Clarendon’s note of the 29th, in acknowledgment of mine of the 24th of the same month.

I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,

CHAELES FRANCIS ADAMS.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.

Earl Clarendon to Mr. Adams.

Foreign Office, January 29, 1866.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 24th instant, and in reply I beg to state that her Majesty’s government will gladly co-operate with you in establishing the truth, not only as regards the Shenandoah, but in whatever may tend to render clear and practical the obligations of neutral nations.

I have the honor to be, &c., &c.,

CLARENDON.

Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., London.