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Mr. Hay to Mr. Jones .

Department of State,
Washington , February 27, 1900 .
No. 507.]

Sir: I have to inform you that the Department is in receipt of a letter from the Navy Department, inclosing a communication from the commander in chief of the South Atlantic Station, Rear-Admiral Schley, dated December 30, 1899, reporting the incidents of a recent visit of the U. S. S. flagship Chicago at Buenos Ayres.

This Department is pleased to learn of the cordial reception accorded Admiral Schley and his staff by President Roca and of the courtesies extended to them on the occasion of their visit.

I am, etc.,

John Hay.