“Washington, May 30, 1854.
“To Hon. B. F. Hallett, Boston, Mass.
“What is the state of the case of Burns?
“Sidney Webster.
“Private Secretary of the President.”
“Washington, May 31, 1854.
“To B. F. Hallett, United States Attorney, Boston, Mass.
“Incur any expense deemed necessary by the Marshal and yourself for City Military, or otherwise, to insure the execution of the law.