Messrs, W. M. Crossman & Bro. to Mr. Hay.
Sir: Your telegraphic message of the 18th instant duly reached us, and we have again to express our high appreciation of your courtesy and kindness in affording us additional information in respect to the South African shipments per Mashona, Beatrice, and Maria seized by the British Government.
Still further information in relation thereto we note to be promised as soon as possible by the British minister of foreign affairs, and we would esteem it a favor when these further advices come to hand if you will still further add to our obligations by advising us of their tenor.
We are, dear sir, yours, respectfully,
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