No. 160.
Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. West.

Sir: With reference to previous correspondence, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 2d instant, in regard to the application of the Canadian Telegraph Company to land a cable in Washington Territory, and to inform you that the matter is receiving the consideration of this Government.

I have, &c.,

FRED’K T. FRELINGHUYSEN.