Mr. Hay to Baron de Fava.

No. 524.]

Excellency: In reply to your note of the 23d ultimo, I have the honor to inclose proof sheets of the testimony given by Mr. Rossi before the United States Industrial Commission.

The secretary of the commission advises the Department that the proofs have not been revised by Mr. Rossi, and that they are furnished as an exception to the general rule in advance of their being printed for general distribution.

Accept, etc.,

John Hay.