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, January 31, 1865.

Sir: With reference to your note of the 11th of October, and to my reply of the 12th October, I have the honor to transmit to you herewith a copy of a despatch which I have received from the governor general of Canada, stating that his warrant has been issued for the delivery of William H. Crawford to the proper authorities of the United States.

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 26, 1865.

Sir: Referring to your despatch of the I2th of October, 1864, and its enclosure respecting the extradition of W. H. Crawford, charged with the crime of assault with intent to commit murder within the jurisdiction of the United States, I have the honor to state, for the information of the Secretary of State of the United States, that my warrant has been issued for the delivery of this person to the proper authorities of the United States.

I have, &c,

MONCK.

J. H. Burnley, &c., &c., &c.