No. 355.
Mr. Reed to Mr. Frelinghuysen.

No. 247.]

Sir: Referring to Mr. Foster’s No. 199 in regard to passports in the Island of Cuba, I have now the honor to inclose herewith, for your further information, a copy and translation of a note dated the 3d instant, from the Minister of State, stating that the subject has been referred to the Minister of Ultramar, whose reply thereto will be sent to this legation as soon as received.

I am, &c.,

DWIGHT F. REED.
[Inclosure in No. 247.—Translation.]

Mr. Elduayen to Mr. Reed.

My Dear Sir: I have the honor to inform your excellency that so soon as I received your note of the 31st of March on the manner in which the laws and regulations in regard to passports are applied in the island of Cuba, I referred its contents to the minister of ultramar, whose answer I will hasten to transmit to your excellency so soon as it arrives in my power

Availing, &c.,

J. ELDUAYEN.