Office of the Historian

Mr. Marcy to Mr. Rowcroft

Department of State,
Washington, May 28, 1856.

Sir: For reasons which have been communicated to Her Majesty’s government, the President has revoked the exequatur heretofore granted to you, by which you were permitted to exercise the functions and enjoy the privileges of British consul at Cincinnati.

I herewith send to you a copy of the act of revocation.

[608] *In consequence of this proceeding, the President has deemed it proper that the pending prosecution against you, for the violation of the neutrality law of the United States, should be discontinued.

Orders to that effect have been issued to the United States attorney at Cincinnati.

I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,

  • W. L. MARCY.
  • Mr. Charles Rowcroft,
    Her Britannic Majesty’s Consul, Cincinnati.