Señor Pulido to Mr. Adee.

[Translation.]

Sir: I share, with profound grief, the mourning of the Government and people of the United States for the awful calamity that has occurred at Galveston, and I present, as the interpreter of the sentiments of my Government, the expression of its most sincere sympathy to your excellency in this grievous juncture.

Accept, etc.,

Augusto F. Pulido.