He was in close touch with all the Southern agents sent to Europe at various times, but appears never to have been fully trusted by either Mason or Slidell.

In 1912-13 I made notes from various materials originating with Hotze, these being then in the possession of Mr.Charles Francis Adams.

These materials were (1) a letter and cash book marked "C.S.A.

Commercial Agency, London"; (2) a copy despatch book, January 6, 1862, to December 31, 1864; (3) a copy letter-book of drafts of "private" letters, May 28, 1864, to June 16, 1865.

All these materials were secured by Mr.Adams from Professor J.F.
Jameson, who had received them from Henry Vignaud.