Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the President, December 1, 1873

No. 241.
Mr. Fish to Mr. De Long.

Department of State,
Washington, August 29, 1872.

No. 133.]

Sir: Mr. Shephard’s dispatch of July 20, 1872, relating to his refusal to render assistance or protection to the Peruvian bark Maria Luz, was duly received. As that vessel was engaged in the coolie trade the proceedings of Mr. Shephard, as reported in that dispatch, are approved.

I am, &c.,

Hamilton Fish.