Letter

Charles R. Lowell to Frederick Dawson, February 14, 1882

Author

Charles R. Lowell

Recipient

Frederick Dawson

Date

February 14, 1882

Type

Letter

Language

English

[Inclosure 42 in No. 331.]

Mr. Lowell to Mr. Dawson.

Legation of the United States, London, February 14, 1882.

Sir: You will have received from Mr. Merritt a copy of my letter to him upon the subject of Mr. Michael Hart’s imprisonment in Clonmel jail. Since the date of that letter I have instructions in relation to this case which make it desirable that I should ascertain the particular facts and circumstances which led to his arrest. Will you, therefore, be kind enough to inquire and report to me what you can learn about this matter? Has Hart been conspicuous in any way in using his influence to prevent the payment of rent? What has he done that he should be selected for arrest? It is hardly possible that it was a purely arbitrary proceeding. It is unnecessary for me to suggest that these inquiries should be conducted with all proper discretion.

I am, sir, &c.,

J. R. LOWELL.

Topics

19th Century Diplomacy Reconstruction

Sources

FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the P View original source ↗

U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the P.