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

[178] *Messrs. Parson and French, attorneys for United States, to Mr. Hoar, Attorney-General.

[Telegram.]

Wilmington, North Carolina, October 11, 1869.

Hon. E. R. Hoar, Attorney-General:

Case postponed until next Saturday. Have witnesses here the day before to prove the necessary facts, especially the intent. We wish to know and prove who were on board at Philadelphia, the then condition of the vessel when she sailed, for what port, and her cargo, if any; the proceedings at Halifax and her history there; how and when armed, when and whence Gordon deserted—they say the night the Cuba came in. He can’t be found. Send all papers, as well as witnesses, material to sustain the particular charge or any other breach of the neutrality laws. Keep us advised.

PARSON & FRENCH,
Attorneys for United States.