Mr. Gresham to Mr. Conger.

No. 277.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 448 of the 2d ultimo, and am gratified to learn of the success of your efforts to obtain the removal of the expediente tax on wheat flour, and an assurance from the Government of Brazil that the tax on all free articles mentioned in the reciprocity arrangement should cease.

I am, etc.,

W. Q. Gresham.