Mr Mercer
The Duke
to
&
Newcastle.
N36.
Receive
Replying to this 2.
Aracis Greulan
of It Angust last, noticing the
icone of
Litters
of Marque
by the United States Government
for
the protection of
their Commerce.
CIRCULAR.
Downing Street,
1st August, 1862.
399
Fir
It has been intimated to me by Earl Roussell, that he has been informed by the American Minister at this Court, of the intention of the United States' Government to issue Letters of Marque with a view to checking the hostilities carried on the Southern Privateers against United States' commerce.
by
I think it right to
intention, as serious incons
from such a measure.
to
convey
inconvenience
you
may
the earliest notice of this
result to British Commerce
I have the honour to be,
Fir
Your most obedient
Humble Servant,
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