Letter

Charles R. Lowell to J. R. Lowell , U. S, April 7, 1881

No. 319. Mr. Lowell to Mr. Blaine.

No. 154.]

Sir: Referring to my dispatch No. 147, of the 25th ultimo, I have the honor to inclose herewith a copy of Mr. Boyton’s letter in reply to one which I addressed to him on that day, a transcript of which I forwarded in that dispatch, and also of my answer to the same.

I have, &c.,

J. R. LOWELL.

Application of Michael P. Boyton for a passport.

United States of America. District of Columbia, City and County of Washington, ss:

I, Michael P. Boyton, do swear that I was born in the State of New York, on or about the 5th day of September, 1844; that I am a native and loyal citizen of the United States, and about to travel abroad.

M. P. BOYTON.

Sworn to before me this 20th day of November, 1866.

A. TUNSTALL WELCH

,
Notary Public.

I do swear that I am acquainted with the above-named M. P. Boyton, and with the facts above stated by him, and that the same are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

B. F. MULLEN

.

Sworn to before me this 20th day of November, 1866.

A. TUNSTALL WELCH

,
Notary Public.

Description of M. P. Boyton: Age 22 years; stature, 5 feet 8 inches, English; forehead, high; eyes, gray; nose, ordinary; mouth, medium; chin, broad; hair, brown; complexion fair; face, broad.

United States of America, District of Columbia, City and County of Washington ss:

I, Michael P. Boyton, do solemnly swear that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States against all enemies, whether domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, allegiance, and loyalty to the same, any ordinance, resolution or law of any State, convention, or legislature to the contrary notwithstanding; and, further, that I do this with a full determination, pledge, and purpose, without any mental reservation or evasion whatsoever; and, further, that I will well and faithfully perform all the duties which may be required of me by law: So help me God.

M. P. BOYTON.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of November, 1866.

A. TUNSTALL WELCH,
Notary Public.

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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.