Mr. Thompson to Mr.
Foster.
Legation of
the United States.
Constantinople, February 8, 1893.
(Received March 16.)
No. 28.]
Sir: From representations made to me by Consul
Jewett, of Sivas, in regard to the destruction by fire of the American
college at Marsovan, I have sent to him the inclosed letter of instructions.
The only means I now have of obtaining information from the disturbed
district is by telegraph.
The Turkish officials claim that they have the right to open letters and
examine them at any time when there is a disturbance in the section of
country the letters are sent to or from, and it is by no means certain this
letter of instructions will reach Consul Jewett.
I hope my action in sending this letter will be approved and also the
telegram I have sent him to make the investigation thorough and
complete.
I have, etc.,
[Inclosure in No. 28.]
Mr. Thompson to Mr.
Jewett.
Legation of the United States,
Constantinople, February 3,
1893.
Sir: I have received two dispatches in relation
to the destruction of the college building at Marsovan. I approve of
your course in visiting Marsovan to investigate the condition of affairs
at that place and to determine the causes which led to the destruction
of the building and imprisonment of the two native teachers; also the
conduct of the governor of Marsovan and the attitude of the officials
generally towards the school. Make the investigation as thorough as
possible, and so far as
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is
practicable act in concert with any person who may be appointed by the
Porte to make the said investigations.
I have prepared the following telegram, which I will send you to-morrow:
“Make thorough investigation and report fully. Letters sent to you.”
I have, etc.,
