Mr. Wharton to Mr. Porter.

No. 72.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 101 of the 9th instant, reporting that you had brought the case of Nicolino Mileo to the attention of the Italian Government, which had promised a prompt and thorough investigation of it.

Awaiting your further reply upon this subject, and adding that the claimant’s attorney has been advised of the presentation of the case and of the promise of the Italian Government respecting it,

I am, etc.,

William F. Wharton,
Acting Secretary.