Mr. Loomis to Mr. Jay.

No. 718.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of Mr. Leishman’s No. 912, of the 13th ultimo, in further relation to the proposed new stamp law.

Mr. Leishman’s course in protesting to the Turkish Government against the imposition of such a tax upon American citizens in Turkey is approved.

I am, etc.,

F. B. Loomis,
Acting Secretary.