Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Breckinridge.

No. 300.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 375, of the 27th ultimo, inclosing copy of your note of the same date to the Russian [Page 507] foreign office, requesting executive clemency for five American citizens convicted of illegal sealing in Russian waters.

Your note is approved.

I am, etc.,

W. W. Rockhill,
Acting Secretary.