Minister Graves to the Secretary of State.

No. 63.]

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your instruction No. 44, of June 1, 1906, with the inclosures as stated therein, and to report that I have made arrangements to repair to attend the coronation of the King of Norway at Trondhjem, leaving Stockholm on the 19th instant.

I have also to report that Maj. W. W. Gibson, military attaché, has reported to me in person, and Lieut. Commander John H. Gibbons, naval attaché, has reported by letter, both advising that they will report at Trondhjem on the 21st instant as assistants.

I have etc.,

Charles H. Graves.