File No. 5869/236.

The French Ambassador to the Secretary of State.

[Translation.]

Mr. Secretary of State: My Government has just advised me that the last day on which the commercial arrangements recently denounced [Page 254] by the United States Government can be applied happening to be a Sunday, the necessary arrangements have been made to keep the French customhouse open on that day.

I have, in consequence, the honor to inform your excellency that American imports will enjoy the benefits of the present order for products arrived and entered in France on the 31st of this month.

Be pleased, etc,

Jusserand.