The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 3, Volume 2. Page: 267
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UNION AUTHORITIES.
the United States give public evidence of its regret, for example, by
manifesting, by some public act, its dissatisfaction with Major-General
Butler.
The King's Government considering, until proof be made to the con-
trary, the Netherlands consul at New Orleans as having acted in good
faith, expects that the Government of the United States will not refuse
to do likewise, and that it will please, consequently, to invite the consul
(who, on the avowal of the American Government itself, has been very
ill-used) to resume his consular functions. M. Van Der Maesen de
Sombreff observes, in passing, that if the consul should, perhaps, have
given at once the information asked for, it is to be noticed that Mr.
Couturie announced at once-but in vain-his wish to consult his
colleague, the French consul, adding that "something good might
come out of the consultation." Captain Shipley replied that "he
could not delay action."
The Government of the Netherlands, actuated by sentiments of
moderation and conciliation, does not insist at present on a resti-
tution in integrem or on statu quo ante, but expects, in requital, from
the justice of the American Government, that the property taken from
Netherlanders residing at New Orleans or elsewhere be restored.
Among these properties are securities belonging to Messrs. Hope &
Co. personally; for example, the bonds of New Orleans and of Mobile,
mentioned in the statement of facts by the, consul (Schedule No. 2)-
then the property of individuals (Netherlanders) mentioned in Sched-
ule No. 3.
As to what regards the $800,000, the King's Government, informed
of the investigation which the American Government has instituted
in this respect at New Orleans, does not wish to hasten a demand
upon it.
I am therefore happy, sir, to be the organ of sentiments quite as
conciliatory as those which you assured me animated the Government
of the United States in this lamentable business, and at present I
restrict myself to asking from you in the name of the King's Govern-
ment:
First. Satisfaction-ulterior and public-(in the sense above
expressed) given to the Government of the Netherlands by that of
the United States for the violation of the Netherlands consulate at
New Orleans.
Second. An invitation addressed by the Government of the United
States to the consul of the Netherlands, outraged by military author-
ity, to the end that he resume the exercise of his functions.
Third. Restitution of property seized belonging to Netherlanders.
Fourth. Restitution of $800,000 as soon as it shall be shown that
the ownership was transferred to Messrs. Hope & Co.
I have the honor, Mr. Secretary of State, to renew to you the assur-
ance of my high consideration.
ROEST VAN LIMBURG.
STATE OF MAINE, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Augusta, July 28, 1862.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
SIR: I beg to call your attention to the order of the adjutant-
general of Massachusetts in relation to the time when men enlisting
in our regiments will be discharged from the service. Will the rule as
stated by General Schouler obtain in this State,. thus discharging the267
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