Mr. Hay to Sir Mortimer Durand.
Department of State,
Washington, December 1, 1904.
Washington, December 1, 1904.
Dear Excellency: I have the honor to inform you that the President has designated Rear-Admiral Charles Henry Davis, of the United States Navy, an officer of great learning and high distinction, to serve on the court of inquiry.
Very sincerely, yours,
John Hay.