Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1912

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London, December 16, 1912.

Sir Edward Grey has just sent me the following informal inquiry:

If it would be acceptable to Mrs. Reid and to your Government, a British ship of war will convey the body of Mr. Whitelaw Reid to the United States.

I am requested by Mrs. Reid to say that her wishes will be entirely in accord with your decision. I respectfully request to be instructed.

Laughlin.