Jánossy Dénes: A Kossuth-emigráció Angliában és Amerikában 1851-1852, I. kötet (Budapest, 1940)

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guests of the nation, and because it is hoped that by proper •explanations, the disappointment which they will feel at the want of means for transporting to America a larger number may be soothed, and the dificulties in the selection of Mr. Kossuth's companions may be in some measure obviated. The consent of the Porte having been obtained for that purpose, you will therefore embark on board the Turkish Govt. Steamer, which sails tomorrow for Gemlik to receive and convey the Refugees to the Dardanelles and will remain on board until they shall be transferred to the Mississippi, unless for special reasons not now forseen you should require to return for further instructions. You will explain to the exiles the impossibility of taking on board the Mississippi with safety, a larger number than that fixed by Capt. Long and aid as far as in your power, in reconciling any difficulties which may arise in their selection. Congress was probably not aware of the existence of any objection or difficulty in the way of the embarkation of all the internes in one ship and as the whole number both of the internes and those voluntarily associated with them was thought not to exceed that which the Mississippi could accommodate, there is no doubt, the Govt, supposed it had made ample provision for the emigration of the entire body, who were gathered around Mr. Kossuth at Kutahia. It is therefore desirable that the selection should embrace at least all those of the strictly internes who wish to emigrate to America with their families and personal attendants: but as Mr. Kossuth enjoys in an eminent degree the confidence and respect of the American Government and people, as he is looked upon as the head and controlling spirit of the proposed emigration, and is the person to whom the hospitalities of the nation are more emphatically tendered, his wishes in regard to the selection of his associates should be consulted and in my opinion he should be allowed to decide in the last resort, upon any questions which may arise en this delicate point. You will communicate this letter by copy to Capt. Long and render him any aid in your power in respect to the object of his visit to this port.