Mr. Taylor to Mr. Olney.

No. 563.]

Sir: I have had the honor to receive from you the following telegram:

In view of excessive hardship of Glean brothers’ case, ask at once for prompt termination proceedings or immediate release.

I have also received your No. 557, of the 2d instant, in the same case, and I have already directed an urgent note on the subject to the minister of state, who is still absent.

I am, etc.,

Hannis Taylor.