Letter
F. W. Rice to José A. Cespedes, November 12, 1865
Mr. Rice to Mr. Cespedes
Consulate of the United States of America, Aspinwall, November 12, 1865.
Sir: Your note of yesterday’s date has been received, in which you request that a sailor of the navy of the United States, who is said to have killed a man of color, whilst mounting guard over the steamer of the United States James Adger, should be made to appear at the office of the alcalde of the district.
In reply, I have to say that the man is at the disposal of the alcalde whenever he may be required, on the understanding that you will cause him to return freely to his ship after the proposed examination has taken place.
I am, &c.,
F. W. RICE.
José A. Cespedes, &c., &c., &c.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Thirty
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Thirty.