Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the President, December 7, 1874

No. 729.
Mr. Fish to Mr. Hall.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, November 12, 1873.

You will demand of authorities the most ample rights secured by treaty or law of nations for all American citizens on the Virginius. Instruct consul at Santiago to see that they have counsel and advocates, and that he report as to all judicial or other proceedings.

FISH.