William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, April 28, 1866

Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.

Sir: I enclose, herewith, a communication of the 21st instant from Mr. Joshua T. Owen, of Philadelphia, in regard to the alleged improper detention at Dublin of Michael Kirwan, late colonel in the United States army, by the british government. I will thank you to bring the case to the attention of the Karl of Clarendon, and request that the matter may be investigated, with a view either to the release of Mr. Kirwan or an explanation of the determination which may be considered sufficient to prolong his imprisonment. I have been hoping for an answer to my claim upon the subject of naturalized Irishmen. The subject is of great importance, and the delay of adjustment is regarded with a sense of concern.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

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Muster-in roll of Michael Kirwan, colonel of the thirteenth regiment,—brigade, of Pennsylvania cavalry volunteers, commanded by Major Michael Kirwan, called into the service of the United States by the President from the 15th day of July, 1864, (date of this muster,) for the term of three years, unless sooner discharged.

Name, Michael Kirwan; rank, colonel; age, 28.

Joined for duty and enrolled: when, July 15, 1864; where, Light-house Point, Virginia by whom enrolled, Captain C. Treichel: period, three years.

Remarks.—Promoted from major to colonel thirteenth Pennsylvania cavalry, vice Colonel S. H. Gallagher, discharged October 7, 1863.

This muster to date July 15, 1864.

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Received, October 8, A. D. 1864, of Michael Kirwan, twenty-five cents in full of the county Ex assessed and charged against him under the act of assembly above mentioned.

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Muster-out roll of Michael Kirwan, major of the 13th regiment of Pennsylvania cavalry volunteers, commanded by Major Michael Kirwan, called into the service of the United Sates by the President, at Baltimore, Maryland, the place of general rendezvous, on the——day of July, 1862, to serve for the term of three years from the date of enrolment, unless sooner discharged, from the 29th day of February, 1865, (when last paid,) to the 14th day of July, 1864, when discharged.

Name, Michael Kirwan; rank, major; age, twenty-eight.

Joined for service, and enrolled at genera rendezvous: when, April 16, 1862; where, philadelphia, Pennsylvania; by whom, Lieutenant Pierce; period, three years.

Mustered into service: when, October 22, 1862; where, Baltimore, Maryland; by whom Colonel Beals.

Last paid by Paymaster Major Clarke; to what time, February 29, 1864.

Remarks.—Promoted from major to colonel, 13th Pennsylvania cavalry, vice Colonel S. H. Gallagher; discharged October 7, 1863.

This muster to date July 14, 1864.