John Mercee Langston to Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, July 22, 1884
No. 225. Mr. Langston to Mr. Frelinghuysen.
[No. 653.]
Sir: I have the honor to advise you that on the 15th instant in my note of such date, I brought to the attention of the Haytien Government that in connection with the insurrectionary movements occurring in this city on the 22d and 23d days of September, 1883, Mr. Eugene V. Garrido, an American citizen, was signally maltreated and abused, and that demand in his behalf for redress and settlement of his grievances is demanded in the sum of $10,000.
I have the honor to transmit as herewith inclosed the statement of Mr. Garrido, on this subject, and a copy of my note addressed to Mr. St. Victor as already indicated.
As yet I have not received response from the Haytien Government on this matter. Hereafter when received I shall advise you thereof. Meantime, I trust my action in behalf of Mr. Garrido will be approved by the Department.
I am, &c.,