Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Hunter
Sir: With reference to Mr. Seward’s note of the 7th of April, relative to the case of E. W. Pratt and Robert Green, late of the city of Richmond, now imprisoned in New York, I have the honor to inquire whether any answer has been received at the State Department to the letter which Mr. Seward addressed to the United States consul at Nassau, in regard to the indorsements alleged to have been made by him upon the discharge papers of these men.
I have likewise the honor to enclose a certified copy of the shipping articles of the “City of Richmond,” showing the nature of the voyage for which Mr. Pratt engaged.
These two men have now been in prison for about two months, and I should be very glad to learn that they may be set at liberty on condition of immediately leaving this country and prosecuting their voyage to England.
Requesting you to return the shipping articles to me, I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,
Hon. William Hunter, &c., &c., &c.