Mr. Taylor to Mr. Gresham.

No. 111.]

Sir: In my No. 108, of the 15th instant, I had the honor to inclose you a copy of my note to the minister of state of the same date touching the publication of the Cuban repertory. I have to-day received a reply, a copy of which I inclose herein with translation. I will do all in my power to obtain a satisfactory reply to your question, which I will cable as soon as I obtain it.

I am, etc.,

Hannis Taylor.
[Inclosure in No. 111.—Translation.]

Mr. Valera to Mr. Taylor.

excellency: In answer to your note dated the 15th instant, in which your excellency asks when the authorized version of the repertory for the Island of Cuba will be published in said island, I have the honor to inform you that I have communicated its contents to my colleague, the minister of ultramar, and that as soon as I receive an answer I will hasten to communicate it to you.

I seize, etc.,

By authorization:

Joaquin Valera.