Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1898

Mr. Hay to Mr. Day.

[Telegram.]

American Embassy,
London , July 25, 1898 .

Additional inquiry from Spanish Government just received through British minister for foreign affairs as to whether Transatlantic Company steamer San Augustin now at San Martinique fitted as hospital ship, with medical officers aboard, can be used to transport wounded to Spain. If request is granted the vessel will be sent immediately to Santiago de Cuba under same previously proposed conditions.

Hay.