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Mr. Woodford to Mr. Sherman.

Legation of the United States,
Madrid , January 27, 1898 .
No. 131.]

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.