File No. 702.4174/18
The Chargé in Bulgaria (Einstein) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 6.]
Sir: With further reference to my telegraphic despatch No. 39 of February 2,2 I have the honor to transmit the copy of the last notes exchanged between the Netherlands Minister and Doctor Radoslavoff regarding the liberation of the late French Vice Consul, Mr. Baruch, and the freedom from molestation of Mr. Hurst in return for the setting free at the Swiss frontier of the Bulgarian officials arrested at Saloniki.
As the guarantees for Mr. Hurst appeared sufficient, I authorized him to leave this Legation yesterday, February 2, after a confinement lasting 33 days. I accompanied him personally on foot and without incident of any kind to his former quarters at the British Legation. I am, therefore, pleased to be able to confirm to the Department the fortunate conclusion of this incident.
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