Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Taylor.

No. 544.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 536, of the 8th instant, concerning the presentation by you to the Spanish Government of the claim of José Manuel Delgado, on account of maltreatment by the Spanish troops in Cuba.

Your course in the matter merits the Department’s cordial approval.

I am, etc.,

W. W. Rockhill,
Acting Secretary.