I deem it important that you should be apprised of the actual state of the case; and whatever may be the effect of such revelations, they will be given from time to time without extenuation." [Sidenote] Geary, proclamation, Sept.

11, 1856.

Senate Ex.Doc., 3d Sess.

34th Cong.Vol.II., pp.

93-4.
[Sidenote] Geary to Marcy, Sept.