Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 5, 1916

File No. 311.523/31

The Secretary of State to the Spanish Ambassador

Department of State,
Washington, April 8, 1916.

Excellency: With reference to previous correspondence in regard to the transfer of the remains of the Spanish sailors buried at Seavey Island to the Spanish transport, I have the honor to inform you that appropriate ceremonies will take place at Portsmouth Navy Yard on Wednesday, April 12, and that Rear Admiral Austin M. Knight will represent the Government of the United States. In addition Mr. Thomas Hinckley, Second Secretary of the American Embassy at Madrid will be present and will represent the Department of State.

Accept [etc.]

For the Secretary of State:

William Phillips