Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward
No. 43.]
Legation of the United States,
Paris,
March 6, 1865.
Sir: In consequence of information received
from Mr. Dudley, our consul at Liverpool, this morning, I addressed a
note, of which I enclose a copy, to his excellency the minister of
foreign affairs.
I am, sir, with great respect, your very obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward,
Secretary of State, &c.,
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Drouyn de Lhuys
Legation of the United
States,
Paris,
March 6, 1865.
Sir: I am advised that the former crew of
the corsair Florida, to whom the captain gave an order to rendezvous
on board of the Rappahannock, at Calais on or before the 10 th
instant, as stated in the communication I had the honor to place in
your excellency’s hands, on the 2d instant, are to be taken from
Calias to the rebel steamer Stonewall now lying at Ferrol.
I hasten to bring this information to your excellency’s knowledge,
that the parties who may be concerned in the perpetration of this
crime against the laws of France may receive speedy and condign
punishment.
I beg your excellency will accept the assurances of the very
distinguished consideration with which I have the honor to be, your
excellency’s very obedient and very humble servant,
His Excellency Mr. Drouyn de Lhuys,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, &c.,
