Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward.
Washington,
October 27, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to transmit to you a copy
of a despatch which the governor general of Canada has written in answer
to a communication from
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Mr.
Burnley, enclosing a copy of the note dated 13th instant, in which you
asked for the extradition of certain persons passing under the names of
Bell, Hoult, Bristow, Robert Drake, Burley, and Thomas.
I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most
obedient, humble servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.
Viscount Monck to Mr. Burnley.
Quebec,
October 22, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your despatch of the 16th instant, covering a note from
the Secretary of State of the United States, in which he demands the
extradition of certain persons passing under the names,
respectively, of Bell, Holt, Bristow, Robert Drake, Burley, and
Thomas.
I have the honor to state, for the information of the Secretary of
State of the United States, that as soon as I shall have been
advised that these persons, or any of them, have been arrested in
Canada, and that the proofs required by the treaty shall have been
made, the necessary warrants will be issued for their delivery to
the authorities of the United States.
I have, &c, &c,
J. Hume Burnley, Esq., &c., &c., &c.
