Mr. Cheney to the Secretary of State.

No. 7.]

Sir: I have the honor to say that I am in receipt of your instructions under date of January 13 pertaining to the case of Constance Madeleine His. I respectfully refer you to my No. 5 as explaining the situation at the present time. At the present writing I desire to avail myself of the discretion granted me, so that I may be able to give you full information.

The case seems to be yet before the federal tribunal.

With great respect, I am, etc.,

Person C. Cheney.