No. 145.
Mr. Fish to Mr. Pierrepont.
[Telegram.]
Washington, November 24,
1876.
Pierrepont, Minister, London:
Interview this day with Thornton makes it possible that British Government may surrender Winslow, Brent, and Gray without conditions. If offer be made of all or of either, you will accept, and are authorized to appoint trustworthy person to convey fugitive without delay to United States.
Inform me immediately by telegraph in cipher whatever be done in the premises.
FISH, Secretary.