File No. 351.117/5.

The Secretary of State to Ambassador Herrick.

[Telegram.]

Your despatch No. 494, of January 2, concerning Joseph Nouguier. The Department understands the conflict between the laws of France and the United States as to naturalization; nevertheless desires that the attention of the French Government be called to the facts of Nouguier’s naturalization in this country and appointment as postmaster, and that the representations set forth in its telegram of December 27 be made.

Bryan
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