Mr. Foster to Mr. Herbert.

Sir: With reference to your note of the 25th ultimo respecting the proposal of the German Government in regard to the dispatch of ships of war to Samoan waters, I have the honor to send you herewith a copy of a note upon this subject which I have this day sent to Baron Ketteler.

I have, etc.,

John W. Foster.

inclosure.

To Baron Ketteler, .