Philip O’sullivan to P. S.—Kindly return my naturalization certificate when you have no further use of it. P. O’S, January 30, 1882

Mr. O’Sullivan to Mr. Barrows.

Sir: I beg to inform you that I am a fully and duly naturalized citizen of the United States; in testimony whereof, please find herewith my final certificate of naturalization.

I am now and have been for the last twelve weeks confined in the above-named prison, convicted of no crime, guilty of none, not even charged with any offense against English law. I am merely, in the words of the warrant under which I was arrested, “reasonably suspected of being guilty.” My warrant was issued “by his excellency’s command,” and signed “W. E. Foster, chief secretary to the lord lieutenant.”

I now, sir, through you, claim with confidence the protection of my government, asking that you would demand that I be either at once sent to trial or immediately released from my imprisonment.

I am, sir, with great respect, your obedient and faithful servant,