No. 674.
General Sickles to Mr. Fish.
Your instruction of yesterday received at 10.30 this morning. Interview with minister at 3 this afternoon. He said order sent Wednesday to Polo directed him to consult Minister Soler in Havana about place of surrender, and leave time to be named by you. He said Polo had full authority to act as soon as place should be determined. Minister said, in conclusion, he preferred to let his previous orders stand, but he would direct Polo to lose no time in coming to an understanding with Soler and signing further agreement with you.