Mr. F.W. Seward to Mr. Adams
No. 2074.]
Department of State, Washington,
October 15, 1867.
Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 13th ultimo, No. 1448, relating to your proceedings in the cases of Colonels Nagle and Warren, and enclosing a copy of your notes of the 11th and 13th of September to Lord Stanley, concerning them.
In reply, you are informed that your action thus reported is approved, and that the instructions heretofore given to you indicate the views of the President in relation to these cases.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
F. W. SEWARD, Acting Secretary
Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.