The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister of Chile.

No. 8.]

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note No. 2 of the 8th instant [etc.]

In reply you are informed that this matter has been brought to the attention of the Secretary of War with the request that he designate an officer for such appointment by your Government. Immediately upon receipt of a reply from the Secretary of War you will be promptly informed thereof.

Accept [etc.]

Huntington Wilson.