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Bancroft to P. S.— September 5, 1870.—I learn that the United States ship Juniata, Commander Luce, has arrived off Helgoland. It is reported by telegraph that “an American corvette of twelve guns started, on the 2d, from Helgoland, with a pilot for the Elbe, but was turned back by the French fleet.” Whether this has actually happened will be known from the report of the commander of the corvette. G. B, September 1, 1870

From Bancroft
To P. S.— September 5, 1870.—I learn that the United States ship Juniata, Commander Luce, has arrived off Helgoland. It is reported by telegraph that “an American corvette of twelve guns started, on the 2d, from Helgoland, with a pilot for the Elbe, but was turned back by the French fleet.” Whether this has actually happened will be known from the report of the commander of the corvette. G. B
September 1, 1870

Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish. No. 130.] American Legation, Berlin, September 1, 1870. (Received September 20.) Sir: By the inclosed letter from the consular agent at Königsberg, it would appear…

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