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never was any pretense that these horses, or either of them, were the property of the U.S. any more than the barrel of syrup was, which was [[strikethrough]] that [[/strikethrough]] taken at the same time.

The particulars of this act were set forth with proper affidavits and communicated to Gov. Parsons, but I have not learned what course was taken with it. I am led to suppose that it was left in the files of the Executive office. If so Mr. Taylor, private Secretary, can give an account of it.

My chief object in making this enquiry or statement is to enquire which remedy Mr Sallé has in the event of the ultimate loss of this horse; when a return of the