Mr. Hunter to Lord Lyons.
My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 25th instant, in which the attention of this department is called to the case of. Mr. Henry E. Green, who claims to be a British subject, and represents that he has been almost totally ruined by the destruction of his property at Napoleon, Arkansas, by troops in the service of the United States, and to the general question of giving compensation for such losses, and to inform you, in reply, that it has been submitted to the Secretary of War.
The affidavits which accompanied your note are herewith returned to you, in conformity with your request.
I have the honor to be, your very obedient servant,
Right Hon. Lord Lyons, &c., &c., &c.