(Mason Papers, Mason to Slidell, Jan.

4, 1865).] [Footnote 1250: F.O., Am., Vol.975.Draft.Russell to the "Commissioners of the so-called Confederate States," Nov.

25, 1864.] [Footnote 1251: Dec.

1, 1864.] [Footnote 1252: _A Cycle of Adams' Letters_, II, p.207.Henry Adams to his brother, Oct.

21, 1864.] [Footnote 1253: See _ante_, p.