Baron Riedl to Mr. Hay.

Dear Mr. Secretary of State: Referring to our last conversation on the Lattimer affair, I have the honor to inform you that Mr. Robert D. Coxe is free to proceed to Washington January 18, 19, 20, 21,23, and 28.

You would very much oblige me by having me informed which of the days aforesaid and what hour would be convenient to you for granting the favor of an audience to Mr. Coxe.

I have, etc.,

Riedl.