No. 2.

[Sent to European countries and Turkish dominions.]
Separate.]

To the diplomatic and consular officers of the United States:

Gentlemen: In view of the present hostilities between Russia and Turkey, and possible complications in other countries, the government of Switzerland has requested the continuance of the protection which has heretofore been extended to citizens of that republic by the diplomatic and consular officers of the United States.

You are consequently authorized to continue the exercise of your good offices in behalf of Swiss citizens, under the limitations prescribed by my predecessor in the circular instructions which he addressed to you on the 16th of June and 15th of December, 1871.

I am, gentlemen, your obedient servant,

WM. M. EVARTS.