CO129-087 - Sir Robinson - 1862 [7] & Acting Governor Mercer - 1862 [7-9] — Page 403

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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