Mr. Hay to Mr. Clayton.

No. 727.]

Sir: I have to ackowledge the receipt of your No. 1413, of the 11th instant, on the subject of the arrest and imprisonment of Nathaniel F. Bonsall.

In reply, I have to inform you that, from the appearance of the case as it is now before the Department, it is not perceived that an}’ further action can be taken.

I am, etc.,

John Hay.