Mr. Foster to Mr. Snowden.

No. 100.]

Sir: I have received your dispatch No. 58, of the 6th ultimo, reporting the result of your interview with the minister of state on the subject of the Mora claim.

It is hoped that Señor Muruaga will bring with him the authority to negotiate with reference to the payment of this claim and the settlement of other claims pending between the two governments.

I am, etc.,

John W. Foster.