Mr. Thiébaut to Mr. Adee.
Washington, April 27, 1898.
Dear Mr. Adee: Referring to our conversation of day before yesterday, I have the honor to transmit to you herewith for your information copy of a telegram which the ambassador has received from the agent of the steamer Buena Ventura, recently captured by the Federal squadron in the Gulf of Mexico:
Liverpool, April 24, 1898.
Not being able to communicate with our Buena Ventura, notwithstanding all efforts made, we beg you to be pleased to indicate to us in what way we can do so. Families anxious.
Larranaga.
The ambassador would be especially obliged to you if you could enable him to answer this telegram. News of the crew of this vessel might doubtless be obtained either from the Department of the Navy or the Treasury.
Be pleased to accept, etc.,