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138 our true course for that length of time. I am informed to-day the steamer for Halifax is not expected to leave Saint George's before Monday the 16th instant. I am, &c.,

April 29, 1864. To Hon.

Arrived this morning. Six thousand bales of cotton burnt last night, which will delay all boats until Monday or Tuesday. care E. Salomon.

May 2, 1864. To Hon

Mr. Clay delivered me your letter with inclosures last night. 1em

May 3, 1864. Hon.

We think copies of President's message would serve our purpose. If you agree, send them. We can't go till Thursday. 1em

May 26, 1864. To Hon. Special Commissioner of C. S. A.:

My Dear Sir—Allow me to express the extreme gratification I experienced upon the receipt of your letter conveying to me the thanks of the President of the Confederate States for the sympathy and kindness he has heard I have manifested towards the Southern cause.

I feel that this honor which he has conferred on me, though undeserved by any acts of mine, yet I trust is not wholly undeserved, if the sympathy I feel for the Confederacy is considered.

I feel assured that ere long public opinion, both in Great Britain and her Colonies, will act on our Government and compel it to