Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 6, 1897

Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Sherman.

British Embassy,
Washington, April 14, 1897.

Dear Mr. Secretary: It has been decided that a naval review shall be held as part of the festivities to commemorate the sixtieth year of Her Majesty’s reign, and the Queen has intimated that it will give her pleasure if the maritime powers are represented on the occasion.

I have been requested by the Marquis of Salisbury to inform you, unofficially, that if your Government should find it convenient to send a ship of war flying an admiral’s flag to attend the festivities the visit will be very welcome and everything will be done to show the officers proper attention.

I am, etc.,

Julian Pauncefote.