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

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.