Mr. Adee to Mr. Leishman.

No. 216.]

Sir: The Department is in receipt of a communication, dated the 19th ultimo, from the United States consul at Erzerum, inclosing a copy of correspondence had with your legation in regard to the protection of American interests at Bitlis by the British consul there.

You are instructed to request of the foreign office authorization for the British consul at Bitlis to use his good offices on behalf of American citizens in his jurisdiction.

I am, etc.,

Alvey A. Adee,
Acting Secretary.