152 The Frede.ick G erring, Jr. 



of the American fishing schooner Frederick Gerring, Jr., of 

 Gloucester, Massachusetts, for unlawful fishing in Canadian waters, 

 I have much pleasure in informing you that, in view of all the cir- 

 cumstances of the case, the Government of the Dominion have de- 

 cided that the vessel should be restored to her owner, on payment 

 of a nominal fine, together with the costs incurred in her prosecu- 

 tion. 



I have the honour to be, with the highest consideration. 

 Sir, 



Your most obedient, humble servant, 



C. F. Frederick Adam. 



The Honorable John Sherman, 



EXHIBIT 15. 



The Acting Secretary of State to Edzvard Morris. 



Department of State, Washington, July /p, iS^y. 



Edward Morris, Esquire, 



Gloucester, Massachusetts. 

 Sir: 



Referring to your letter of May 12th last, relative to the 

 seizure and condemnation of the American fishing schooner Fred- 

 erick Gerring, Jr., I enclose for your information a copy from 

 the British Charge d'AfTaires ad interim at this capital, stating that 

 in view of all the circumstances of the case the Government of the 

 Dominion of Canada has decided that the vessel in question should 

 be restored to the owner on payment of a nominal fine, together 

 with the costs incurred in her prosecution. 



Respectfully yours, 



William R. Day, 



'Acting Secretary. 

 Enclosures: 



From British Charge d'AfTaires. 

 July 15, 1897. 



