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No. 56.

Mr. Bayard to Mr. Hall.

[Telegram.]
Department of State,
Washington, March 16, 1885.

Mr. Hall is instructed to make known to the Government of Guatemala that it will be held strictly responsible for any injuries to the telegraphic cables, property, or interests of American citizens in Central America committed with its connivance or under its authority.