Mr. Blaine to Mr. Hicks.

No. 22.]

Sir: I have received your No. 49, of the 14th ultimo, in which you inclose copy of your note urging upon the Peruvian Government the payment of the claim of certain American citizens who had served that Government as members of the Hydrographic Commission in the survey of the Amazon and its tributaries.

Your action is approved.

I am, etc.,

James G. Blaine.