Mr. Lord to Mr. Hay.

No. 200.]

Sir: Referring to my No. 191, of June 3 last, I have the honor to inform you that on Sunday, August 24, an official Te Deum was celebrated in the cathedial of this city in commemoration of the signing by Chile and by the Argentine Republic of the peace agreements therein referred to. The Argentine war ship San Martin left yesterday the port of Bahia Blanca en route for Chile with the purpose of effecting the exchange of ratifications.

I have, etc.,

Wm. P. Lord