The Secretary of State to Minister Combs.

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch No. 305, of the 21st ultimo, reporting the arrest of an American negro, Charley Macmorley, by mistake for a criminal fugitive from Jamaica.

The Department approves your action which resulted in the speedy release of Macmorley and his indemnification for the expense to which he was put.

I am, etc.,

Elihu Root.