Assistant collector of her Majesty’s customs, Liverpool, to Laird Brothers.

Gentlemen: I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this day’s date, stating that you had given to Mr. Morgan, surveyor, an order of admission to the iron-clad El Tousson, and beg to thank you for the facility afforded by you to the officers of customs at all times.

I am, gentlemen, your obedient servant,

W. G. STEWART, Assistant Collector.

Messrs. Laird Brothers.