William Hunter to Charles Francis Adams, May 6, 1865

Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams

Sir: Referring to instructions No. 1315, March 21, and 1317, March 22 last, in regard to the proceedings of the steamer City of Richmond in transferring arms and men to the iron-clad Olinde, or Stonewall, I beg your attention to the enclosed copy of a letter of the 1st instant from the War Department enclosing a copy of a report from Major Ludlow to General Dix, giving the information de-rived from Ernest W. Pratt, the mate, and Robert Green, the steward of the City of Richmond, in relation to the transaction referred to. You will, perhaps, find this information useful in discussing the matter, though it is regretted that it is not in the form of a deposition of the men.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,