Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortieth Congress

[Telegram per cable.]

Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward.

Legation of the United States, London, December 1, 1866.

Contract disavowed; no harm done. You will learn more by my letter due on Wednesday. If my plan be adopted Morse would be of use here. He will wait orders after you see my report.

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.