Mr. Swenson to Mr. Hay .

No. 275.]

Sir: The news of the accident which befell President Roosevelt and party near Pittsfield, Mass., the 3d instant, caused much solicitude here, until it was known with certainty that the President had not sustained any serious injuries.

Many officials and private persons called at the legation to express their congratulations on the President’s escape from death.

Be good enough to convey to the President my personal congratulations on his providential escape.

I have, etc.,

Laurits S. Swenson.