Mr. Williams to Mr. Uhl.

No. 2462.]

Sir: With reference to previous correspondence relating to Mr. Julio Sanguily, I beg to inclose for the imformation of the Department a copy of the letter I addressed him on the 27th instant, informing him of the decree of the Governor-General transferring his trial from the military to the civil jurisdiction. I understand that he has appointed Don Pedro Llorente, an eminent lawyer of Habana, for his defense. I was told that Don Pedro would call to see me about the case, but I learn that he is sick, for which reason I suppose he has not been able to come to the consulate-general.

I am, etc.,

Ramon O. Williams,
Consul-General.
[Inclosure in No. 2462.]

Mr. Williams to Mr. Sanguily.

Dear Sir: Not having received the visit that I have for several days been expecting from the gentleman who I understand you had appointed your advocate, and to whom I had intended to communicate the information of the transfer of your cause from the court-martial to which it had been committed to the civil court for trial, [Page 758] I now inclose you copy of the official communication received on the 18th instant from the secretary of the General Government informing me of the decree of his excellency the Governor-General transferring your cause from the military to the civil jurisdiction for trial, with the strict observance in your favor of the provisions of the agreement of the 12th of January, 1877, between Spain and the United States, to which you are entitled as an American citizen.

I would recommend that you consult your lawyer at once upon the subject of carrying your case before the civil court.

I am, etc.,

Ramon O. Williams, Consul-General.