Hamilton Fish to I hereby agree and assent to this proposition, and all the terms and conditions thereof. J. M. MAYORGA. December 21, 1871, January 3, 1872
No. 209. Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett.
No. 90.]
Sir: With reference to the steamer Hornet, so long detained at Port an Prince, and watched apparently with hostile purpose by a Spanish man-of-war, I transmit a copy of a correspondence between Mr. Mayorga, her owner, and the Secretary of the Navy, the object of which has been to relieve the Hornet from the virtual blockade to which she has been subjected. You will notice that Mr. Robeson offers to send the frigate Congress to Port au Prince to convoy the Hornet to Baltimore or New York. If, however, she should not be ready for sea within a time specified, then Captain Davenport is to place officers and a crew on board, who are to navigate her to her destination.* * You will extend to Captain Davenport, a copy of whose orders is also herewith inclosed, any facilities which may be necessary for the full and proper compliance with them. It is hoped that the whole business may be transacted smoothly and without obstacle from any quarter.
I am, sir, your obedient servant.