File No. 817.812/224

The Chargé d’Affaires of Nicaragua to the Secretary of State

[Translation]

Excellency: It gives me great pleasure to inform your excellency that I have received, by the State Department pouch, the autograph copy of the instrument of ratification of the Canal Treaty, entered into on August 5, 1914, between the United States and Nicaragua, with its amendments, drawn up by the President of Nicaragua; and the letter of authority of the President of Nicaragua empowering me to effect, in the name of Nicaragua, with the plenipotentiary which the Government of your excellency may designate, the exchange of ratifications of said treaty.

I therefore take the liberty of requesting that your excellency, should you find it convenient, will be good enough to designate the day and hour which you consider appropriate for me to present the instruments mentioned, with the object of proceeding with the exchange of ratifications.

I am [etc.]

Joaquin Cuadra Z.