John Mercer Langston to Mr. St. Victor, August 7, 1884

Mr. Langston to Mr. St. Victor.

Sir: Acknowledging the receipt of your dispatch of the 29th of July last, received on the 31st, concerning the matter of the maltreatment of Mr. Eugene V. Garrido, an American, I have the honor to say to you that this case has been made the subject of serious, and earnest, and thorough investigation by this legation, and full opportunity and time having been taken and employed in that behalf, it has been brought to your attention, that you might duly investigate, consider, and settle it.

Thanking you for the kindly spirit in which you meet me with regard to the consideration of this very serious affair, I have the honor to advise you that at an early day I shall have occasion to communicate with you again thereupon. Meantime, Mr. Minister, I would beg you to understand that the statement of Mr. Garrido, the substance of which I have already submitted to you, is abundantly capable of the fullest support, since he was maltreated in the public streets, and in the presence of a crowd of witnesses. It will not be difficult, Mr. Minister, for you to find upon due examination that his statements as to his abuse are entirely true.

I am, &c.,