Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward
[Memorandum.]
Relative to the apprehended attempts of persons hostile to the United States from Canada, Viscount Monck informs me that he has taken measures for the prevention of such acts, by the establishment of a detective police force, under special stipendiary magistrates, along the border between Canada and the territory of the United States.
Viscount Monck has also called out for permanent duty a strong force of the volunteer militia, who are to be stationed on the frontier line.
These measures Viscount Monck hopes will effectually prevent any such attempts as those alluded to.