Mr. Woodford to Mr. Sherman.
September 15, 1897. (Received Sept. 27.)
Sir: Yesterday I received your telegram in cipher, which I translated as follows:
748. Sartorius tobacco claim. Am informed that new export duty taking effect September 19 practically confiscates goods, even if shipment allowed. Press favorable decision before September 18, and reply by telegraph.
Sherman.
Yesterday I also received communication from the Spanish minister of foreign affairs acknowledging receipt of Minister Taylor’s letter of September 8, with accompanying documents relative to the tobacco claim of Messrs. Sartorius & Co., and stating that such additional proofs had been transmitted to his colleague, the minister for the colonies, with request for early decision.
I at once called the attention of the minister of foreign affairs to this claim and urged favorable decision on or before September 18, and have to-day telegraphed you as follows, in cipher:
Sherman, Washington:
In compliance with your cable I have urged immediate decision Sartorius claim.
Woodford.
I have, etc.,