de Soulé to James E. Harvey , Esq., & c ., & c ., & c, January 16, 1864

Duke de Soulé to Mr. Harvey.

I have had the honor of receiving the note which you were pleased to address me under date of the 14th instant, making known to me the information you had received, that the English bark Agrippina was carrying to the Azores a cargo of munitions of war for the supply of confederate cruisers.

Being thus apprised of the contents of your aforesaid note, it is my duty to inform you that, under this date, I address the ministers of the interior, finance, war, and navy departments, in order that, with all urgent speed, they may adopt the most energetic measures to prevent the furnishing of such articles to confederate vessels.

I avail of this opportunity to renew the assurances of my most distinguished consideration.