I am directed by Lord John Russell to transmit to you, for the
information of His Grace The Duke of Newcastle, a copy of His
Lordship's reply to the despatches from Lord Lyons respecting General
Scott's mission to San Juan, copies of which were enclosed in my
letter of yesterday's date.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Russell to Lyons, British Minister at Washington,
6 October 1859, discussing the
consequences of the occupation and the impact of General Scott's
appointment (twelve pages).