HEDDEN, Collector to William R. Manning, September 30, 1885

Mr. Redden to Mr. Manning.

Sir: Referring to Department letter of 29th ultimo (D. L. 13,204) and to reports of this office of 3d and 19th instants, in the matter of the allegation that the steamship City of Mexico was being fitted put at this port for a filibustering expedition against Honduras, I herewith transmit copy of report this day received from the surveyor to the effect that the cargo which has been laden on the vessel consists of miscellaneous merchandise, hardware, glass, dry goods, lard, machinery, &c., and 7 cases of cartridges, and ten kegs shot; and that by the most careful inspection of each package laden nothing is found in cargo or equipments showing violation of sections 5283,5286, or 5287, R. S.

No information has been received at this office tending to show intention to violate neutrality law or, 5290 section, R. S.

As stated by the surveyor, the cargo laden is not of a suspicious character, unless the 7 cases of cartridges and 10 kegs shot are so considered.

It is understood that application for clearance of vessel will be made to-morrow, the 1st instant, and your telegraphic instructions are desired as to the action of this office.

I am, &c.,