No. 373.
Mr. Valera to Mr. Frelinghuysen.

[Translation.]

The undersigned, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of His Majesty the King of Spain, has received the note of the honorable Secretary of State of the United States of the 11th instant, and takes pleasure in thanking him for the steps which have been taken by the Government of the United States to prevent any attempt against the consul of Spain at Key West.

Improving, &c.,

JUAN VALERA.