Mr. Child to Mr. Blaine.

No. 82.]

Sir: Adverting to the subject of the donation of property at Ratburi to the American Presbyterian Mission by His Majesty the King of Siam, I have the honor to inclose a translation of the letter of Prince Devawongse Varoprakar, minister for foreign affairs, announcing the signing of an agreement and the conveyance of the property.

I have, etc.,

Jacob T. Child.
[Inclosure in No. 82.—Translation.]

Prince Devawongse Varoprakar to Mr. Child.

Monsieur le Ministre: Referring to previous correspondence regarding the establishment of a hospital by the American Presbyterian Mission in Ratburi, I have the honor to inform you that His Majesty has been graciously pleased to grant the use of a government house to Dr. Hays and Dr. Thompson for that purpose, and that an agreement has been signed.

I have handed the official letter of the Kralahorne department to Phya Anarien-tharuchai, governor of Ratburi, to Dr. Hays and Dr. Thompson, so that they may take possession of the house.

Accept, etc.,

Devawongse Varoprakar.