Schlözer to The Imperial German, October 28, 1872

No. 144. Mr. Schlözer to Mr. Fish.

Esteemed Sir: A statement was published in July last by the American press to the effect that the German government was seeking to prevent emigration to the United States, and had adopted stringent measures for this purpose.

These measures were entirely unknown to me.

As, however, the report continued in circulation, I addressed Prince Bismarck, asking for information in regard to the matter.

I have this day received a dispatch from the chancellor of the Empire, a copy of which I have the honor to inclose. According to this dispatch no measures have been taken to lay any obstacles in the way of emigration, and the statements published by the press were totally unfounded.

In the interest of the friendly relations which exist between the Government of the United States and that of Germany, I have deemed it my duty to bring the above to your notice. Should you think proper to contradict those false reports, and to furnish information to the press on the subject, I should be very much obliged to you.

Accept, sir, the renewed assurance of my most distinguished consideration.