H^d Qrs 13^th A.C.

Bre      Dec 18/63

 

S. Peirce Jr Esq

            U. S. Consul,

                        Matamoros

                                                It having been intimated to the Genl Comd'g that Mr Oetlins has called upon you with his naturalization papers he desires me to state that he has undoubted proofs in his possession that M^r Oetlins is not desirous of any protection from the U.S. Govt or its representatives and the Genl also desires that you will acquaint Gov Servants with the fact that no protection will be granted him, and on the contrary that he will be pleased to know that M^r Oetlins has been doubly tossed

 

Very Respy

Your Obedient Servant

Geo H Dana

Capt & ADC

 

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Dec 28^th 1863

Geo. H. Dana

            Capt AdC

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