No. 144.
Mr. Fish to Mr. Pierrepont.
Pierrepont, Minister, London:
Thornton, by note, proposes resumption extradition under treaty, [Page 278] without demanding stipulations, as in Winslow’s ease. Have replied expressing satisfaction with decision to remove obstacle to extradition, with hope that Winslow, Brent, and Gray will now be surrendered, and stating, on receiving indication of readiness so to do, agent will be authorized to receive them, and thereafter we will be ready to grant requisitions.
Copy correspondence sent by mail. Make, no advances. Watch question. If notified of any step to surrender fugitives, advise me promptly.