Mr. Rogers to Mr. Seward.
Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith copies of the following letters and documents, viz:
1. One from William B. West, United States consul at Dublin, Ireland, to my son, John H. Rogers, an American citizen, now imprisoned in Mountjoy prison, at or near Dublin Ireland.
2. One from my son, John H. Rogers, to William B. West, consul, &c, in reply to the above.
3. One from myself, and mailed this day, to Consul William B. West, transmitting seven 7) enclosures, copies of which are sent herewith, and requesting that official to acknowledge [Page 71] their receipt, and to make such demand for his release of those in whose custody my son is imprisoned as the laws of this republic and the honor of our flag demand.
I beg leave further to request of you, in your official capacity, to take such steps to cause my son to be set at liberty as may be proper. I opine that on the papers sent to our consul at Dublin, and with the patriotic co-operation of your department, there will be very little difficulty in securing his immediate discharge.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State,