No. 637.
Mr. Fish to General Sickles.
[Telegram.]
Washington, November 20,
1873.
Instruction sent yesterday by cable authorizes you to defer closing legation in order to allow a reasonable time to Spanish government to ascertain facts in response to their request through minister here, presented on 18th instant. No other postponement has been agreed to, and minister was informed that a satisfactory settlement would be expected by 26th.
FISH.