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No. 540.

Mr. Foster to Mr. Bayard.

Legation of the United States,
Madrid, June 19, 1885. (Received July 6.)
No. 326.]

Sir: Referring to instruction No. 343, of the 28th ultimo, respecting the fine imposed on the American bark Charles L. Pearson by the customs authorities of Cienfuegos, I have to report that I have, by note of the 17th instant to the minister of state, applied to the Spanish Government for the remission of the fine, accompanied by a statement of the facts. The case shall continue to receive my attention.

I am, &c.,

JOHN W. FOSTER.