Cespedes to F. W. Rice, November 11, 1865

Mr. Cespedes to Mr. Rice

The alcalde of this district, who is at present engaged in the investigation of the occurrence which took place last night—that is to say, the death inflicted by a soldier of the United States ship of war James Adger, and native of Jamaica, by a gunshot—informs me, in an official note, that he requires the said soldier to appear this day at his office for the elucidation of the occurrence in question. I bring this to your knowledge in order that you may be pleased to apply to the captain of the above-named steamer to cause this soldier to appear at the office of the alcalde to make his declaration. It will not be out of place to call your attention to the character of the offence which has been committed on Colombian territory, in order that you may cause the demands of public justice to be complied with.

I am, &c.,