James E. Harvey to William H. Seward, September 10, 1865

Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward

Sir: The accompanying communication is enclosed for information, as it is of interest to our vessels-of-war which may touch at the Cape de Verd islands for supplies of coal and water.

The present supplies of those necessities, for the national and commercial marine, are to be obtained at the Cape de Verd group of islands, only from the British consul at St. Vincent, whose undisguised sympathy and partial proceedings during the existence of the late rebellion were frequently made the subject of complaint to this legation by those who had experienced exceptional treatment at his hands.

I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,