Mr. Hay to Mr. Dudley.

No. 220.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 327 of the 6th ultimo, forwarding the United States copy of the treaty providing for the extradition of criminals, signed by yourself and the Peruvian minister for foreign affairs.

The same has been transmitted to the Senate to receive the advice and consent of that body to its ratification.

I am, etc.,

John Hay.