Mr. Woodford to Mr. Sherman.
Legation of the United States,
Madrid , January 27, 1898 .
No. 131.]
Madrid , January 27, 1898 .
Sir: I have the honor to confirm my cipher telegram of this date, as follows:
Secretary Sherman, Washington:
Spanish Government appreciate friendly character of visit of the Maine to Habana and will return the courtesy by sending Spanish ships to principal ports of the United States.
Woodford.
I have, etc.,
Stewart L. Woodford.