Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams
Sir: You will have received a telegram from this department of the present date instructing you to obtain from her Majesty’s government an order for suspension or delay of judgment or execution in the case of Captain John Warren, recently tried for treason-felony in Dublin, Ireland.
Your particular attention is further directed to this subject in order that time may be afforded the government of the United States to examine the subject fully and determine what measures to take in the premises.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.