File No. 841.857Su8/46a
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Sharp)
1468. Sussex case. How long after Sussex arrived at Boulogne did Lieutenant Smith and Major Logan make their examination? What opportunity had persons freely to visit the vessel or to strew fragments of metal about? Was there, in the opinion of Smith and Logan or of other persons whom you may consult, any opportunity or likelihood of their having been imposed upon as to the fragments of metal picked up on board? Were two screws damaged by explosion, and if so, in what way?