George Caleb to P. S.—I must confess that the, November 19, 1883

Mr. Caleb to Mr. Miller.

My dear Sir: I write to you once more to let you know I am still confined at this place, and I have not heard one word, either from the city of Mexico or the United States, since July last. I have about given up all hopes of my Government doing anything for my release. I am sick, and cannot regain my health here. I have passed the yellow fever; had it lightly.

My vessel was sold on the 25th of October, and they have all I have in the world now, and ought to be satisfied. I have been in prison and the doctors have taken me out again. I have been a great sufferer in body and mind. This is the first time I ever had any trouble with a vessel. I have been master twenty-five years, served the Government in the Mexican war and the late rebellion till the close.

Mr. Beach, the gentleman that came from Washington, was satisfied that I had no fair trial in the courts at this place. My lawyer claims that fact. All the Mexicans who were in this affair have their liberty and are permitted to go away. I must some way try and get to some other place, or die soon. I don’t know what news the United States consul gets; he keeps all things secret from me, and I am left in darkness; no one to tell me anything. I hope that I am not forgotten and will hear something soon. I am thankful to you and remain,

Most respectfully,