No. 166.
Mr. Frelinghuysen to Mr. West.
Department of State,
Washington, May 8, 1884.
Washington, May 8, 1884.
Sir: Acknowledging the receipt of your note of the 1st instant, in relation to a case of lynching in British Columbia alleged to have been committed by American citizens from Washington Territory, I have the honor to inform you that the matter is receiving the attention of the Government.
I have, &c.,
FRED’K T. FRELINGHUYSEN