[703] *Mr. Meredith, Secretary of the Treasury, to collectors.
Sir: It is apprehended that expeditions designed for the invasion of the island of Cuba are preparing within the territories of the United States, in violation of the provisions of the act of 20th April, 1818, entitled “An act in addition to the act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States, and to repeal the acts therein mentioned,” and that a part of the force to be so employed may proceed by sea from the waters embraced within your district.
Your particular attention is called to the provisions of the act referred to, and you are requested to communicate with the attorney of the United States, and aid so far as may be in your power in detecting and suppressing all attempts to violate the laws of the United States; and if any case should arise in which your official intervention may be required under the provisions of the act of 20th April, 1818, you will of course act promptly in pursuance of the provisions of the statute.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Secretary of the Treasury.
Collectors, Boston, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Charleston, Savannah, Mobile, Key West, New Orleans.