Mr. Wharton to Mr. Patenôtre.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 19th instant, relative to the complaint of Mr. Auguste Lelang, a French citizen, in relation to the alleged misconduct of Mr. Thomas Spiers, a policeman of West Jeannette, Pa., and to inform you that a translation of your note has been communicated to his excellency the governor of Pennsylvania with a view to any action that may be found proper in the premises.

Accept, etc.,

William F. Wharton,
Acting Secretary.