John Marshall to Humphrey Marshall, October 25, 1819

Mr. McCulloch, collector, to Captain Marshall.

Sir Information having been received of a South American privateer being in the bay, it is necessary that she should be attended to for prevention of any irregularities and breach of law. Be pleased, therefore, to sail immediately in search of her, and direct her to come without delay to the fort and enter, or leave the waters of the United States. In either case keep close to her; prevent vessels boarding her, or anything being landed from her except necessary supplies of provisions and water. *If she does not remove immediately, report must be made and recourse had to the naval and military officer of the United States for a force sufficient to control or bring her into port. [130]