United States ship St. Louis, Smyrna Roads,
To Evening June 28, 1853.
THE COMMANDER OF THE AUSTRIAN BRIG HUSSAR.

Sir: I have this moment received a letter stating Martin Coszta
was to be sent on board the steamer to-morrow at daylight, to be
sent to Trieste. I have been only waiting to hear from the (p. 356)
Minister at Constantinople before I took some action in the
case of Coszta, as he has a paper stating his intention to become
a citizen of the United States. He came here in an American
vessel, and has been some time in the United States. I earnestly
protest against his leaving this port until something has been
heard from Constantinople.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
D. N. INGRAHAM, _Commander_.

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_Commander Schwartz to Commander Ingraham._

His Imperial Majesty's brig Hussar,
To Smyrna, June 29th, 1853.
THE COMMANDER OF THE UNITED STATES SHIP ST. LOUIS.

Sir: I had the honor to receive your letter of the 28th inst.

Concerning the matter respecting Martin Coszta, I request you,
Sir, to communicate with the Consul General, as I can personally
do nothing in the matter, as I receive all my orders from him.

I have the honor to subscribe myself, with great respect, your
obedient servant,
SCHWARTZ.

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_Commander Ingraham to Commander Schwartz._

United States ship St. Louis,
To Smyrna, July 2d, 1853.
THE COMMANDER OF THE AUSTRIAN BRIG HUSSAR.

Sir: I have been directed by the American Charge at
Constantinople to demand the person of Martin Coszta, a citizen
of the United States, taken by force from the Turkish soil and
now confined on board the brig Hussar. And if a refusal is given
to take him by force.

An answer to the demand must be returned by 4 o'clock P.M.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
D. N. INGRAHAM, _Commander_.

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_Commander