File No. 4832/87B.
The Secretary of State to the Brazilian Ambassador.
Washington, February 23, 1909.
Dear Mr. Ambassador: I have the pleasure to inform you that I am telegraphing to-day to His Excellency Baron Rio Branco to express this Government’s high appreciation of the kind offices of Brazil in taking charge of American interests in Caracas during the absence of the American minister. I append copy of the telegram on the overleaf for your convenient information. I am also confirming the telegram by a mail communication to Baron Rio Branco.
I have had pleasure in conveying to Senhor Lorens directly this Government’s sentiments of appreciation in a note mailed to-day.
I am, etc.,