rican authorities. I believe that, under the circumstances,
you have a right to persist in demanding him from the Austrian
commander. The Porte would wish to leave the matter open between
us and the Austrians, and if we could see the poor fellow carried
off and hung to let us take the ignominy of the transaction on
our own shoulders. If I thought you would be governed by my
instructions, they would be to demand him, in the most formal and
positive language, of the Austrian commander, in my name as
Representative of the United States, and after having him in your
possession, to leave the matter to be adjusted between the two
governments. In case of a refusal to deliver him, founded on the
pleas that he had renounced all allegiance to Austria, and that
having taken the oath of allegiance to the United States, he has
a claim upon our protection, I would take him out of the vessel.
Such a course will meet with the most profound applause from this
government and from every foreign legation here (except that of
Austria), and cannot but call forth strong gratification on the
part of our government and people at home.

So abominable an act has excited here extreme abhorrence and
execration, and all you have already done has elevated the
character of our country and of our navy.

I remain, dear Sir, most truly yours,
S. N. BROWN.

Be so good as to allow Mr. Offley to peruse the present. I do not
doubt but that he will support you in all you do.
S. N. B.

[_Enclosure from Caleb Lyon of Lyonsdale._]

My Dear Sir: I cordially approve of the measures of Mr. Brown in
taking the exile Coszta per force, and do hope you will do so. So
far as my humble power goes, I will defend it. He is not an
Austrian subject, he has sworn allegiance to the United States.
Sure this is enough to demand our protection, no matter what he
says. Do not let this chance slip to acquit yourself nobly, and
to do honor to our country.

The Turkish Governor as well as the Austrian Consul have been
both dismissed and disgraced.

The eyes of nations are upon the little St. Louis and her
commander. For God's sake, and sake of humanity, stand for the
right.

Regards and friendship of yo