Mr. Wharton to Baron Fava.

Sir: In connection with the Department’s note to you of the 29th ultimo, touching the execution of certain letters rogatory by the authorities of the State of Pennsylvania, I have now the honor to apprise you of the receipt of a communication written at the instance of the governor, in which it is stated that the local authorities at Wilkes Barre have been directed to immediately comply with your request.

Accept, etc.,

William F. Wharton,
Acting Secretary.