Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 2, 1902

Mr. Clayton to Mr. Hay.

Embassy of the United States,
Mexico , February 9, 1900 .

No. 532.]

Sir: I have the honor to inclose herewith copy of my note to the foreign office transmitting a copy of your No. 263, of December 4 last, relating to the claim growing out of the “Pious Fund of the Californias” and stating that after the minister has given consideration to the question as presented by the State Department, I shall be glad to be furnished with the views of the Mexican Government upon the same.

Up to this time no answer has been received.

I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,

Powell Clayton.

[Inclosure.]

Mr. Clayton to Mr. Mariscal.

Embassy of the United States,
Mexico , December 19, 1899 .

Mr. Minister: Referring to our conversation yesterday, and in obedience to your request, I have the honor to inclose herewith a copy of my instruction, dated the 4th instant, relating to the claim growing out of the “Pious Fund of the Californias.”

After your excellency has given consideration to the question, as presented by the State Department, I shall be glad to be furnished with the views of the Mexican Government upon the same. I renew to your excellency the assurance of my high consideration.

Powell Clayton.