Mr. Raikes to Mr. Loomis.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your note of the 1st instant, transmitting the United States counter case in the Alaskan [Page 535] boundary dispute, together with a communication from the agent of the United States to the agent of Great Britain.

I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,

Arthur S. Raikes.

The Hon. F. B. Loomis,
Acting Secretary of State, etc.