File No. 311.651T15/29.
The Italian Ambassador to the Secretary of State.
Washington, June 10, 1913.
Mr. Secretary of State: While personally handing to your excellency my note of the 16th of April ultimo, No. 481, I had the honor to inform you verbally that the sum demanded by my Government as indemnity for the lynching of Angelo Albano, an Italian subject, which occurred in Tampa, Florida, the 20th of September, 1910, is six thousand dollars, pointing out that in consideration of the circumstances and, above all, the delay of three years in settlement of said matter, the said sum is far inferior to the indemnities paid, in previous analogous cases.
In accordance with new telegraphic instructions that I have received, I have the honor to confirm said demand of indemnity of six thousand dollars, begging your excellency that with your customary courtesy you will give me an answer as soon as possible, which I have no doubt will be favorable.
Accept [etc.]