Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward
Sir: With reference to your note of the 11th ultimo, on the subject of the fishery commission, organized under the first article of the treaty of the 5th of [Page 114] June, 1854, I am informed by her Majesty’s principal secretary of state for foreign affairs that his lordship has instructed Mr. Home to report how soon it will be possible for him and his United States colleague to close this commission as established by the treaty.
I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.