Michael Hasson to S. E. Ancona, July 19, 1866

Mr. Hasson to Mr. Ancona.

Sir: I have been speaking to you previous to this regarding the arrest of my brother in Ireland, on charge of Fenianism. We have not heard anything of him since the beginning of last January, and, as far as I can ascertain, he has been arrested in Belfast, on or about the 18th day of February, 1866. He is an American citizen, and served nine years in the United States army, and is now imprisoned in Belfast only on suspicion of being a Fenian. He has his naturalization papers and discharge papers along with him. His name is Patrick Hasson. He served five years in E company, fourth United States infantry, under Captain Judah, now brigadier general United States army, and served four years in the late want under Captain Welsh and Captain Barker, in the reserve artillery, army of the Potomac.

Hoping that this will elicit your immediate attention, I remain, sir, with respect, your obedient servant,