Stuart , British Minister Resident, Port au Prince to the British minister, March 15, 1878

Mr. Carrié to the British minister.

Monsieur le Ministre: I have the honor to inform you that my government consents that General Tanis and his companions, shut up in the Fort National, should quit the territory of the republic. Their embarkation will be protected by the proper authorities. If this cannot be immediately accomplished, General Tanis and his companions maybe transferred to a consulate, and while there the same guarantees of protection will be extended to them.

Without derogating in the least from any existing laws, the government will be indulgent toward the officers and soldiers who merely obeyed the orders of one who was their chief.

Please accept, Mr. Minister, the assurances of my highest esteem.

Secretary of state for foreign affairs,