Mr. Olney to Mr. Terrell.

No. 1133.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your Nos. 985B, and 988, of the 16th and 19th ultimo, respectively, relative to the condition of affairs at Harpoot.

Your action in the matter of procuring protection of American life and property there is approved. It is trusted that the ordered special protection will prove efficient.

I am, etc.,

Richard Olney.