Edwin Corbet to This is a true copy, January 25, 1870

Mr. Edwin Corbet to Mr. C. N. Riotté.

Sir: * * * * * * I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, dated 28th ultimo, which reached me by last mail, informing me of the steps you had taken to procure redress from the government of Nicaragua for Mr. M. Glenton, who had been compelled to contribute to a forced loan decreed by that government, and I beg to thank you for the trouble you have taken in his behalf.

As he has furnished me with no proofs of his nationality I cannot at once address the government of Nicaragua in support of his claim. If I receive satisfactory proof that he is entitled to the protection of her Majesty’s government, I shall at once demand the redress to which he will be entitled.