Mr. Blaine to Mr. Denby.

No. 542.]

Sir: I have received your No. 1113 of the 5th ultimo, relative to the claim of the American citizen Louis McCaslin against China for injuries caused by the wrongful closing of a bridge of boats at Ningpo, April 29, 1888. Your note in the case of the 5th ultimo is approved.

I am, etc.,

James G. Blaine.