No. 209.

Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra.

Sir: I have had the honor to receive your note of the 27th ultimo, in regard to the brig Ambrose Light, recently captured by the U. S. S. Alliance in the Caribbean Sea, and have transmitted a copy of your note to the honorable A. H. Garland, Attorney-General, for his consideration and action.

Accept, &c.,

T. F. BAYARD.