Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-ninth Congress

Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward

Washington, September 22, 1865.

Sir: I transmitted to her Majesty’s government copy of the note you did me the honor to address to me, informing me that you had recommended to the Secretary of the Navy of the United States the adoption of proper measures to carry into effect the treaty of 1862-for the suppression of the slave trade.

I am instructed to express, in reply, the satisfaction felt by her Majesty’s government on receipt of this intelligence.

I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,

FREDERICK W. A. BRUCE.

Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.