Bayabd to Hall, October 7, 1885

Mr. Bayard to Mr. Hall.

Sir: I have received your 410; of the 11th ultimo, in relation to the alleged plottings against the peace of Honduras, and the purchase of the steamer City of Mexico, to be fitted out at New York for a filibustering expedition against that country.

In this connection, reference is here made to the Department’s previous instructions, Nos. 285 and 288, of the 1st and 7th ultimo, concerning that vessel and her intended mission.

Since then I have received a further letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, of the 1st instant, reporting that upon a careful inspection of the vessel’s cargo and equipment nothing appeared to be found in violation of the neutrality laws of the United States, and asking whether, under these circumstances, there was any objection to granting the City of Mexico a clearance. I immediately replied that none was perceived, and it is understood that the vessel has since sailed from New York.

I add, for your further information, a copy of Mr. Manning’s letter upon this subject, with its accompaniments.

I am, &c.,