Langston , Minister Resident of the United States of America, Port au Prince to John Mercer Langston, April 1, 1878

Mr. Carrié to Mr. Langston.

Mr. Minister: In maintaining as much as possible its rights, its duties, and its prerogatives, as also its respect for its official standing, my government has in no wise opposed the embarkation of the refugees in your legation, yet it was its belief that said embarkation was to have taken place on the 30th of March. With this in view, forces were held in readiness, and the authorities only awaited your assistance in order to furnish you its escort.

In view of the amicable relations that my government desires to cultivate with yours, through my medium, you are notified to cause to be embarked those individuals who are a source of trouble to the country; and the government cherishes the hope that you appreciate the case, which does not allow it to consult the interest of those who are enemies of public peace.

Knowing that in no wise would you assume the responsibility of keeping on the territory of the republic persons who are a source of disquietude to society, I have the honor to renew the assurances of my highest consideration.