Baron Riedl to Mr. Hay.

Dear Mr. Secretary of State: Referring to our last conversation on the Lattimer affair, I have the honor to inform you that Mr. Robert D. Coxe is ready to come to Washington to-morrow or the day after to-morrow. You would oblige me very much by having me informed which of the days aforesaid would suit you for granting an audience to Mr. Coxe.

I have, etc.,

Riedl.