Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.
Sir: I have received your despatch of the 1st instant, No. 1161, and its accompaniments. It informs me of the proceeding which you adopted to remove any erroneous impression which might arise from the statement made by Sir Roundell Palmer in the House of Commons in regard to the disposition of the United States to accede to a proposition for the revisal of their foreign enlistment act. It may be satisfactory to you to know that you have performed promptly and with ability an important duty in correcting the misstatement of the attorney general, and it is hardly necessary for me to add further remark in approval of your thoughtfulness in the matter.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.