Mr. Breckinridge to
Mr. Olney.
Legation of the United States,
St. Petersburg, September 2,
1896. (Received Sept. 17.)
No. 379.]
Sir: Referring to my No. 282 of April 11,
concerning the return to the United States of Henry Topor (known here as
Henri Baritsky), I inclose copy of my letter of this date to our consul
at Warsaw, which shows the present status of his case.
I am afraid there is not much chance of the relatives at Warsaw helping
Mr. Topor, but I will see what can be done.
I have, etc.,
[Inclosure in No. 379.]
Mr. Breckinridge to Mr. Rawicz.
Legation of the United States,
St. Petersburg, September 2, 1896.
Sir: Referring to my letter of December 20,
1895, concerning Henry Topor (Baritsky), I now have to say that the
Russian Government has arrested proceedings in his case, owing to
his mental condition, and will permit him to return to the United
States upon condition, however, that he is to be accompanied by some
person of trust designated by this legation and that the expense of
the journey shall be guaranteed by the legation.
In a former communication I was informed by the Department of State
that the money for Topor’s return would have to be provided by his
relatives at Warsaw or from some such source, as the Government
makes no provision for such expenditures and the family at Chicago
were said to be unable to meet them.
You are desired to inquire as promptly as you can as to Topor’s
present condition and location and to inform me. Also, let me know
what his relatives at Warsaw propose to do in regard to defraying
the expense of his return to the United States and the probability
of securing an escort whom you can recommend.
I am, etc.,
