Mr. Hyland to Mr. Seward.
No. 80.]
Consulate of the United States of
America,
Bermuda,
July 25, 1863.
Sir: I have the honor to inform you that the British brig Eagle, Captain Norfolk, sailed from this port on the 22d instant for Liverpool, Great Britain, with a cargo of cotton, taken from warehouse here, and a large portion of bar silver from the rebel steamship Florida, the whole valued at £50,000. The silver has been transferred by bill of sale to John J. Bourne, the agent of the rebel States.
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I am, sir, with much respect, your most obedient servant,
W. C. J. HYLAND, Vice-Consul.
The Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.