Mr. Eddy to Mr. Hay.
Constantinople, September 30, 1902.
Sir: Referring to the correspondence exchanged between the Department and this legation, and particularly to the Department’s instruction No. 228 of August 27, ultimo, in relation to the protection of American interests at Bitlis by the British vice-consul there, I have the honor to state that I have received from the ministry of foreign affairs the customary ministerial letter recognizing him in this capacity, and I have this day transmitted same to the British ambassador, Sir Nicholas O’Conor, who has already authorized the official above mentioned to use his good offices for Americans in his jurisdiction.
I have, etc.,