Hamilton Fish to Bassett, June 24, 1871

Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett

Sir: Since the last instruction to you upon the subject, reiterated representations have been received here from the government of the Dominican Republic to the effect that, despite its professions of neutrality, the Haytian government has taken part with Cabral and Luperon, the armed enemies of that republic on the frontier, and has furnished them with men, munitions, and arms in furtherance of their designs. The facts stated, or some of them, are of a character which may not be denied by the government of Hayti. If their accuracy should be acknowledged, that government might be said to have acted with a want of good faith towards the Government of the United States, against which you will again remonstrate pointedly but dispassionately.

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I am, &c.,