Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward.
Sir: I had an interview with Lord Stanley on Saturday last, for the purpose of communicating to him the substance of the proposal I was directed to make under the instructions contained in your despatch, No. 1946, of the 21st of March.
His lordship made a note of the different points contained in that document as I recapitulated them, and promised to give them early attention. We examined the map together to observe the extent of the proposition, after which he seemed fully to comprehend the precise extent of the concession desired.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C