KNIGHT, Consul to P. S.—Before having an opportunity of sending the present letter, my intention as to which was notified to you in my letter No. 273, Haliday has informed me of his receipt of his license with the disapproved indorsement thereon. F. P. K, October 8, 1874

Mr. Knight to Mr. Rennell.

Sir Having reference to my letter No. 273, of the 6th instant, I have the honor to hand you, herewith inclosed, my decision as against your ruling in the appeal before me of D. J. Haliday, licensed pilot.

Although I have not been able to agree with your action in the case of Haliday, yet, with the wish only to lend support to your office, I hand the decision to you, with the request that you will make known its contents to the appellant, and be good enough on your part to conform thereto.

As your dispatch No. 21 has this moment reached me, and its contents connect with this communication, I will ask you to permit me to reply at once thereto, that I scarcely think I have fallen into error with regard to the intentional wording of your several letters as far as this consulate’s appellate jurisdiction is concerned.

With regard to the indorsement you purpose writing on Haliday’s license, I must confess that I highly disapprove of a proceeding having no possible necessity or requirement in the future.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,