[158] *Mr. Field, Acting Attorney-General, to Mr. Smith, district attorney.
A. H. Smith, Esq., United States Attorney, Philadelphia:
John Fallen, esq., says that William Rand will make all desired explanations relating to the steamer Hornet. See Rand; caution him that he need make none unless he desires it, and that they may be used against him. Then take down all he chooses to say, and send here. The Hornet must not be released, except on the order of the head of a Department, and the marshal will put her in the custody of the Navy Department whenever a naval officer is authorized to receive her. Show this to the marshal.
Acting Attorney-General.