The Secretary of State to the Colombian Minister.

No. 7.]

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt, on the 18th instant, of your undated note, in which, referring to your previous statement, giving reasons why, in your opinion, the Government of Colombia should be represented at any conference or conferences held to consider the boundary dispute between Ecuador and Peru, you contend that your Government should participate in any future arrangements affecting the Amazon waterway.

Your representations will be given the department’s serious consideration.

Accept, etc.,

P. C. Knox.