Letter
James E. Harvey to William H. Seward, July 28, 1864
Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward.
No. 289.]
Legation of the United States, Lisbon, July 28, 1864.
Sir:Our commercial agent at St. Paul de Loando complained to this legation some time ago that the provincial authorities at that place insisted upon demanding and retaining the registers of American ships during their stay in port, much to the inconvenience of our commerce.
As this practice was inconsistent with the general usage, and injurious to trade, I made a representation on the subject to his Majesty’s government, which, after a correspondence, has now yielded the point, as will be seen by a translated copy of the Duke de Soulé’s note, herewith communicated.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
JAMES E. HARVEY.
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session Thirty-eighth
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session Thirty-eighth.