Señor Infante to Mr. Hay.

[Translation.]

Sir: In compliance with instructions of my Government, I have the honor of remitting to your excellency a check on the Riggs National Bank for the sum of $3,500 for the purpose of paying the indemnity which was granted under the protocol of May 24, 1897, to the heirs of Patrick Shields.

Accept, etc.,

E. Infante.