Viscount Monck to J. Hume Burnley, February 28, 1865

Viscount Monck to Mr. Burnley

Sir: Referring to my despatch of the 24th of January, I have the honor to transmit to you copies of a report from the attorney general for Canada East, and of a letter from the collector of customs at the port of Montreal, relative to the vessels Alamandares and Pinero.

I shall feel much obliged if you will communicate this information to the Secretary of State of the United states.

I have, &c., &c.

Mr. Cartier to Viscount Monck

The undersigned has the honor, in addition to his report of the 24th ultimo, to transmit to his excellency the governor general copy of a letter, with enclosure, received from the collector of customs at Montreal, in relation to two vessels, Almandares and Pinero, the former of which is reported as having been sold to Spanish subjects at Havana, and. the latter, still lying in the Lachine canal, as having been transferred by bill of sale to a gentleman residing In the city of Montreal.

Mr. Holmes to Mr. Futroye

Sir: With reference to your letter dated 28th December last, requiring to be informed, for the information of the honorable the attorney general,- of any facts thereafter coming to my knowledge touching the vessels El Almandares and Pinero, I beg to say, this morning’s mail brought me back the registry of the Almandares, with advice of her transfer at Havana.

Enclosed is copy of letter of advice.

I have, &c.,

Mr. Bunch to the Registrar

Sir: I have the honor of transmitting to you herewith the British certificate of registry of steamer AImandares, official number 46,257, of your port, sold this day to Spanish subjects for $81,340, currency of Canada.

I remain, &c.,