Mr. Hay to Mr. Hardy.

No. 19, Greek series.]

Sir: Referring to previous correspondence concerning the case of Louis Economopoulos, a naturalized citizen of the United States now held for military service in the Greek army, I have to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch No. 30, Greek series, of the 22d ultimo, reporting the status of the matter. The action taken and proposed by you is approved by the Department. You have handled the matter intelligently, and it is not seen what more can be done than you suggest doing in the absence of a naturalization treaty.

I am, etc.,

John Hay.