No. 223.
Mr. Hunter to Señor Zamacona.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 10th instant, in further relation to the complaint of your government of [Page 407] alleged lawlessness in Arizona, and the pleasure to inform you in reply that copies of your note have been forwarded to the Secretaries of the Interior and War Departments, in the earnest belief that all possible efforts in the interest of peace and security on the frontier will be vigorously instituted, and pursued toward the accomplishment of that desirable end.

I avail, &c.,

W. HUNTER,
Acting Secretary.