Mr. Taylor to Mr. Gresham.

No. 194.]

Sir: I have the honor to report that in an interview which I had with the minister of state yesterday, I read to him your instruction No. 134, of the 5th instant, concerning the Mora claim. I then presented him with a copy of the same without any comment whatever, according to the directions contained in your unofficial note of the 6th instant.

I am, etc.,

Hannis Taylor.