Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress with the Annual Message of the President, December 2, 1872, Part II, Volume I

Mr. Fish, Secretary of State, to Mr. Barlow, United States marshal, New York.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, May 7, 1869.

Francis C. Barlow, United States Marshal, New York:

The Spanish minister says he has information that the Quaker City is being fitted out and armed to cruise against Spanish commerce. Inquire into the matter with a view to further proceedings.

HAMILTON FISH.