Mr. Blaine to Señor Bolet-Peraza.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 11th instant, concerning the subject of commercial reciprocity, and to say in reply that it is earnestly hoped that the expectation indicated in your note that a satisfactory arrangement may be entered into with our minister at Carácas before March 15 next, may be realized.

Accept, etc.,

James G. Blaine.