File No. 812.63/11.

The Spanish Ambassador to the Secretary of State.

Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your excellency’s note of July 2, 1914, in which you state: [Quotes Spanish translation of note to the Spanish Ambassador of July 2, 1914.]

I have the honor, in reply to this note, to inform you that I am authorized by my Government to accept the agreement proposed by your excellency, and I do accept it, at the same time assuring you of my highest consideration.

Juan Riaño
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