George H. Chapman to Allan A. Burton , United States, December 16, 1865

Mr. Chapman to Mr. Burton

Sir: I have the honor to enclose herewith a copy of the communication received from Mr. Robert A. Joy, in which he calls my attention to the fact that the steamer Antioquia, flying the American flag, while on her downward trip from Nare, was, on the 11th instant, seized by Mr. Manuel Vengoechea in the name of the State of Magdalena, her cargo, mails, and passengers landed at Calamar, and the steamer carried off by force.

In reply, I notified Mr. Joy that the fact to which he alluded would be brought to the notice of the proper United States officials for them to determine the steps to be taken in regard to the affair.

I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,