Dufferin to Sir Edward Thornton, October 8, 1872

Lord Dufferin to Sir Edward Thornton.

Sir: With reference to my letter of the 13th July, No. 6, and to previous correspondence inclosing a copy of a minute of the privy council of Canada, respecting an indignity offered to the American flag, in connection with the seizure of the United States schooner James Bliss, I have now the honor to transmit herewith copy of a further order in council, which states that the facts of the case have been fully investigated, and, as the seizing-officer had disregarded the special instructions issued by the government of Canada for the guidance of the commanders of their cruisers, he would, on the recommendation of the minister of marine, be reprimanded for his inattention.

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