Mr. Woodford to Mr. Sherman.
Legation of the United States,
Madrid, January 28, 1898.
No. 132.]Madrid, January 28, 1898.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram in cipher, which I translate as follows:
Washington, January 28, 1898.
Woodford, Minister, Madrid:
This Government appreciates the courtesy intended in the visit of Spanish ships to United States ports.
Sherman.
I have officially informed the Spanish minister of foreign affairs of the receipt of the above telegram, and have the honor to be,
Very respectfully, yours,
Stewart L. Woodford.