Office of the Historian

Mr. Taylor to Mr. Gresham.

No. 91.]
Legation of the United States,
Madrid, December 25, 1893. (Received January 8, 1894.)

Sir: Yesterday I had the honor to forward you a copy of the note which I addressed to the minister of state immediately after receiving your cablegram touching the Mora claim. This morning I have received a reply from Sr. Moret, a copy of which I inclose herein with translation. I will report to you the result of the interview at the earliest moment.

I am, etc.,

Hannis Taylor.
[Inclosure in No. 91.—Translation.—Personal.]

Señor Moret to Mr. Taylor.

My Distinguished Friend: I have received your note, and I confess that only your kindness may excuse my delay in fulfilling the word which more than a month ago I gave you. Pardon me, however, in view of my many occupations, all of an urgent character, which absorb all the time necessary to discuss matters of such complication and delicacy as will occupy us, in reference to the Mora claim. Wishing, however, to please you, and in spite of it now being Christmas week, I purpose to call you on Wednesday, as on Thursday there will be a council of ministers.

With this motive, I am, etc.

S. Moret.