Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the President, December 7, 1874

No. 717.
Mr. Fish to Mr. Hall.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, November 7, 1873.

The capture, on the high seas, of a vessel bearing the American flag presents a very grave question. It is reported that a person claiming to be an American citizen has been summarily tried and shot. Obtain full particulars as to capture and treatment of persons captured, and report.

FISH.