Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward
Sir: I am instructed by Earl Russell to convey to the United States government the thanks of her Majesty’s government for the information contained in Mr. Hunter’s note of the 27th of May, relative to the steamer under Mexican colors called the Margarita Quintero, and to state that the vessel in question is the notorious Spanish slave steamer Ciceron.
There is reason to believe that she has changed her name and flag in order that she may be the better able to carry on the traffic in slaves, in which, for the last two years, she has been engaged.
I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, &c., &c., &c.