Letter

Charles R. Lowell to John Simms, June 10, 1881

Author

Charles R. Lowell

Recipient

John Simms

Date

June 10, 1881

Type

Letter

Language

English

[Inclosure 8 in No. 331.]

Mr. Lowell to Mr. Simms.

Legation of the United States, London, June 10, 1881.

Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception of your note of the 8th instant informing me of the arrest of Mr. Daniel McSweeney, inclosing papers in relation to his case, and asking that I should advise you as to your proper action in the matter.

There seems to be no doubt that Mr. McSweeney is an American citizen. Your duty will therefore be to examine closely into the grounds of his arrest, and should it appear to you that he is innocent of the charge which has been made against him, to represent this to the authorities and request his discharge or immediate trial. You will, of course, do this in respectful terms, and without any suggestion of threats. You will please keep me informed as to your action.

I have to-day written to Lord Granville asking to be informed as to the particulars of the charge against Mr. McSweeney. Will you please inform Mr. McSweeney of the above facts?

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.