Colonel Steinberger in this partly clipped letter reports S.S. Foster as a traitor to the American cause, aiding the British Imperials to gain favor in Western Samoa Apia City. The letter is to The President of the United States (USG - Ulysses S. Grant) who he (Steinberger) is a special agent under - an honorary commander in the Navy.
Historian "He's reporting on the people who kidnapped him and trying to see to it they are prosecuted to the highest possible degree, and in the process, trying to save his reputation in Samoa and uphold America's image. There are opposing movements whispering in highly ranked political ears, hoping to turn tides, and Grant and the American cause are their targets. To what end - money and trade the most usual motivators, but to stay in the Asia Pacific - Polynesia region and own apart of heaven does too drive them mad, Kings of heavens, are how the Samoans are seen. Polynesia would captivate the western heart for decades more to come where movies would be made - showing dreamy landscapes come to life, and the noble native owners, free and fierce."