No. 123.
Mr. Hitt to Mr. Evarts.

[Telegram.]

Evarts, Washington:

Am told at foreign office, France, where monetary conference is to be held, should issue invitations. She will do so only on our request [Page 179] Shall I request to invite for tenth August? France concurs as to time and place. She also wishes speedy exchange ratification metrical convention.

HITT.