Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate.

Sir: I inclose for your information copies of notes exchanged with the British ambassador here concerning the delivery of the respective cases of the two Governments under the second article of the Alaska convention of January 24, 1903.

In accordance with the arrangement set out in the notes, you are authorized to receive on May 2 the British case for the American members of the tribunal and the American agent.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

John Hay.