Letter

Morgan to José Fernandez, March 13, 1884

Author

Morgan

Recipient

José Fernandez

Date

March 13, 1884

Type

Letter

Language

English

[Inclosure 3 in No. 773.]

Mr. Morgan to Mr. Fernandez.

Legation of the United States, Mexico, March 13, 1884.

Sir: This legation has been informed, through the consular agent of the United States at Coatzacoalcos, that Howard C. Walker, a citizen of the United States, was arrested by the authorities of the above-named place on or about the 19th day of March, 1883, on the charge of having stolen lumber; that since the date aforesaid he has been confined in jail; that bail has been refused him; that he has repeatedly demanded a trial without avail, although his health is in a precarious condition; that no proof of guilt has ever been brought against him which would authorize his imprisonment.

Under these circumstances I bring the case of Mr. Walker to the notice of your honors Government, with the request that it may be promptly investigated and speedy trial awarded him.

I renew, &c.,

P. H. MORGAN.

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.