Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-ninth Congress, Part II

Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Hunter

Washington, June 1, 1865.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 29th ultimo, enclosing copy of a communication from the Attorney General’s office, relative to a scheme alleged to be on foot in Brooklyn for invading Canada and Mexico, and to thank the government of the United States for the inquiry ordered, without delay, into the proceedings complained of.

I have directed her Britannic Majesty’s consul at New York to furnish Mr. Silliman with such information as he possesses in the premises.

I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,

FREDERICK W. A. BRUCE.

Hon. W. Hunter, &c., &c., &c.