Mr. Wharton to Mr. Tsui.

Sir: I have the honor to apprise you, in connection with the Department’s note of the 16th instant, of the receipt of a telegram from His Excellency Elisha P. Ferry, governor of the State of Washington, saying that he will use every means in his power to prevent any violation of law at Aberdeen.

I avail myself, etc.,

William F. Wharton,
Acting Secretary.