Letter

Hamilton Fish to George S. Boutwell, June 24, 1860

Mr. Fish, Secretary of State, to Mr. Boutwell, Secretary of the Treasury.

Sir: I have received your letter of to day, representing that a vessel is fitting out in Philadelphia for the revolutionists in Cuba, and that two men, claiming to have been enlisted for that service, offer information if paid therefor.

In reply, I have to state that this Department will cause a reasonable sum to be paid for the information referred to.

[67] *A copy of your letter has been sent to the Attorney-General. I am, dear sir, yours, &c., &c.,

HAMILTON FISH.

Hon. George S. Boutwell, Secretary of the Treasury.

Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress with the Annual Message of the Pr View original source ↗
U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress with the Annual Message of the Pr.