BARROWS, United States Consul to James Russell Lowell , United States, February 14, 1881

Consul Barrows to Mr. Lowell.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of yours 10th inst, relative to the application of Michael P. Boyton for a new passport. I explained to Mr. Boyton that his personal attendance before you was necessary, but he first desired an expression of opinion, and thereupon I sent in his application. Copies of the dispatches relating to this matter are herewith submitted.

Mr. Boyton told me that he was not a native-born citizen, having been born in Ireland, but taken to America when he was a child. You will observe that the Assistant Secretary says the State Department records state he was born in the State of New-York. I have to-day written Mr. Boyton informing him that in order to make application for the reissue of his passport he must appear before you in London.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,