No. 691.
Mr. Bayard to Mr. Preston.

My Dear Mr. Preston: I have the pleasure to inform you that duplicates in English and French have been made of the draught agreement for arbitration in the Van Bokkelen case, and that I shall be happy to sign it with you at this Department to morrow at half-past 2 o’clock p.m., should that hour be convenient for you.

I am, etc.,

T. F. Bayard.