Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 7, 1896, and the Annual Report of the Secretary of State

Mr. Olney to Mr. Terrell.

Department of State,
Washington, December 21, 1896.

No. 1259.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 1091 of the 3d instant, in regard to the claims of our citizens for the destruction of property at Harpoot and Marash.

I note with gratification that you have so closely anticipated much of the essential part of the instruction telegraphed you on the 2d instant.

I am, etc.

Richard Olney.