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

Mr. Seward to Mr. Sullivan.

No. 36.]

Department of State, Washington, March 30, 1868.

Sir: Mr. Philip B. Livingston, the commercial agent of the United States at Saint Andrews, represents that that island is quite destitute of any government, and that the lives and property of citizens of the United States have no protection. You will inquire into and report upon this subject. It is particularly desirable to know whether any national interest of the United States is endangered by the condition of affairs at the island as represented.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Peter J. Sullivan, Esq., &c., &c., &c.