Mr. Hill to Mr. Clayton.

No. 730.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 1434 of the 19th instant, reporting that the claim of Mr. M. Brown on account of his illegal eviction and imprisonment in the City of Mexico has been settled by the payment to him of $10,000.

The Department is gratified at the satisfactory adjustment of the claim.

I am, etc.,

David J. Hill,
Acting Secretary.