Mr. Terrell to Mr.
Olney.
Legation of the United States,
Constantinople, July 19, 1895.
(Received Aug. 1.)
No. 574.]
Sir: I have the honor to inclose for your
information the copy of a letter received on the 15th instant from
Creecor Arakelian, to whom a passport was given by me. No foreign consul
is at Marsovan, and I have no means of verifying his statement. It was,
however, deemed proper to demand the release of the man, which was done
by a written note to the Porte. No answer has been received as yet.
I have, etc.,
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[Inclosure in No. 574.]
Mr. Arakelian to
Mr. Terrell.
Prison of Marzifoun (Marsovan), July 1,
1895.
Sir: For a case of murder, with. 150 other
Armenians and Protestants, I have been imprisoned at Mar so van
Prison. I have no part at all with revolutionary affairs, but all
the foreigners are suspected. Many of my prison fellows have been
tortured, and I fear much that the turn may come to me also, though
there is nothing to be found, as the murderer is known.
I beg the precious protection of my Government. I telegraphed four
times to my consul at Sivas, Mr. Jewett, and once also to your
excellency, but no answer reached me; so I suspect my telegram has
not been dispatched. Please to demand me from Turkish Government and
release me from here, where we do not see the sun of God, and which
is full of every kind of insects. Please remember me as soon as may
be for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I am, etc.,