[New York, New York, February 1, 1887.] . . . . I came near closing without answering the part of your letter most important. I certainly ...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 1866. Dear Brother: . . . I was heartily glad you got out of the War Department. The mission to Mexico is a very honor...

Not well, but pressed in disposing of current business. Acting Rear-Admiral Godon reported in person. Had returned with Susquehanna to Hampt...

 Sir Frederick Bruce has not yet returned. Had an interview with Seward on the subject of the Stonewall. He is confident the English will de...

 The Stonewall has gone to Havana. Seward promises to have Tassara posted. Is confident the Spaniards will exclude her from their ports; but...

Navy Department, 9 June, 1863. Sir, In acknowledging the receipt of the copy of despatch No. 51, from the Vice Consul at Havana, tr...

Anchored at Havana at 6.15 A.M., where I fell in with my old friend, H.M.'s frigate Immortality. Captain Hancock not only volunteered t...

Left Havana in H. M. S. Immortality, at 11 A.m. Knocked off steam when outside the harbour. SOURCE: Sir Arthur James Lyon Fremantle,...