Mr. de Weckherlin to Mr. Day.

[Translation.]

Mr. Secretary of State: I have the honor to acknowledge reception of the communication which you have been pleased to address to me the 15th instant on the subject of the blockade, by the United States of America, of various ports of the island of Cuba, as also of other blockades which have been or will be declared by the United States.

Be pleased to accept, etc.

G. de Weckherlin.