Mr. Day to Mr. Hay.

No. 554.]

Sir: I append on the overleaf copy of my telegram of the 5th instant with regard to the offer of the British ambassador that the archives of the legation and the consulates of the United States in Spain be intrusted to British diplomatic and consular officers there; and also with reference to the general relations of the United States and Spain.

Respectfully, yours,

William R. Day,
Acting Secretary.