Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortieth Congress

Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward

No. 1464.]

Legation of the United States, London, October 16, 1867.

Sir: On the reception of your despatch No. 2055, of the 16th of September, I addressed a note of thanks to Lord Stanley in recognition of the efforts of Commander Broad and Mr. Consul Carroll to rescue the crew of the American bark Rover, wrecked at the island of Formosa. Copies of that letter and of his lordship’s acknowledgments are transmitted herewith.

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

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.

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