Mr. Grout to Mr. Day.

Sir: I have the honor to forward herewith a copy of the proclamation1 of neutrality as announced by His Excellency the governor of Malta in to-day’s Official Gazette.

I am, etc.,

John H. Grout, Jr.,
United States Consul.
  1. Not printed. The proclamation, except as to preamble, in the same terms, mutatis mutandis, as that of Great Britain, see page 865.