Mr. de Margerie to Mr. Hay.
Manchester by the Sea, August 3, 1901.
Mr. Secretary of State: The minister of war of France has decided to invite the foreign military attachés to witness the grand maneuvers which will be performed this year by the First, Second, Sixth, and Twentieth Army corps, under the direction of General Brugère.
Having been instructed to transmit this invitation to the Federal Government, I will thank you to inform me, as speedily as possible, whether it desires the military attaché of the United States embassy at Paris to witness these maneuvers.
I will add that if said officer goes to the French grand maneuvers he will have to present himself on the 10th of September next to the staff of the army (second bureau), where he will be informed of the arrangements made regarding foreign officers. These officers will attend the maneuvers on and after September 13 and the final review on the 19th.
Be pleased to accept, etc.,