Mr. Brown to Mr.
Seward.
No. 4.]
Legation of the United
States of America,
Constantinople,
June 12, 1861.
Sir: I have had the honor to receive your
circular of the 6th of May, regarding the duties of the legation and
consulates of the United States in Turkey, with reference to passports
of American citizens and individuals found negotiating with this
government for purposes hostile to the Union.
I have sent a copy of this circular to each consulate of the United
States in this empire, and have the honor to enclose herewith copy of
the reply of the present consul general for Constantinople, Mr. David P.
Heap, in whose loyalty to the government of the United States and
fidelity to the Union I have every confidence.
I have the honor to be, sir, with much respect, your obedient
servant,
Hon. William H. Seward,
Secretary of State, United States of
America.
Mr. Heap to Mr.
Brown.
United States
Consulate General,
Constantinople,
June 12, 1861.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your communication of the 10th instant, enclosing a
circular from the honorable Secretary of State, dated May 6, on the
subject of the delivery of passports to citizens of the United
States.
I will strictly conform to the instructions contained therein, and in
no case will this consulate general grant its visa to the passport
of any person of whose loyalty to the Union it has not the most
complete and satisfactory evidence. This consulate general will
exercise the “utmost vigilance in counteracting the proceedings of
any American citizen who, either personally or by agents, is found
negotiating with the government or individuals for purposes hostile
to the republic.
I remain sir, with high respect, your obedient servant,
D. P. HEAP,
Consul
General.
John P. Brown, Esq.,
Chargé d’Affaires of the United States of
America, Constantinople.