No. 251.
Capt. Jesse
Lewis to Mr. Bayard.
Gloucester, June 26, 1886.
[Received June 28.]
Dear Sir: I write for information as regards the seizure of my vessel, the schooner David J. Adams, by Canadians. What I want to know is what is to be done, whether my vessel is condemned as my loss, or if there is any way that we could demand a trial to see just what the consequences will be, or why I cannot bond my vessel as I want here to use. I am a poor man, and that vessel is my only support. Now, I think it is injustice to me as matters now stand. Please answer this letter soon, as I want something done about it.
Yours, very respectfully,
JESSE LEWIS.