Mr. Hay to Mr. Day.

No. 483.]

Sir: I have the honor to transmit my check for $1,100, being the amount of the contributions of a few Americans and friends of American residents in this country to the funds of the Red Cross Society of America, for the relief of the sick and wounded of the present war. I beg you will have the kindness to give this check the proper destination.

I am, etc.,

John Hay.