Mr. Boutwell, Secretary of the Treasury, to collector of customs, Philadelphia.
Washington, April 12, 1869.
Sir: I am in receipt of your letter of the 8th instant, relative to the steamer Florida, alleged to be fitting out at Chester, Pennsylvania, for the service of the enemies of the government of Hayti, and stating that yon had folly advised the commanding officer of the revenue-steamer Seward what course to pursue, and communicated with the assistant surveyor at Chester concerning the matter, a copy of whose letter you inclose.
In reply, the Department approves your action in the premises, and if the case demands it you will please take the bond provided for by the first section of act of 20th April, 1818, chapter 88, page 447, Statutes at Large, vol. iii.
Very respectfully, yours, &c.,
Secretary of the Treasury.
Collector of Customs,
Philadelphia.