Mr. Davis, Assistant Secretary of State, to Mr. Barlow, United States marshal.

Sir: Your letter of the 8th instant, stating your proceedings and views in regard to the vessel Quaker City, and to possible expeditions against the island of Cuba, was received on the 10th instant.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

J. C. B. DAVIS,
Assistant Secretary.

Francis C. Barlow, Esq.,
U. S. Marshal for the Southern District of New York, N. Y.