Mr. Blaine to Mr. Pung.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of 5th instant, and to say that on hearing from the governor of Montana, who has been asked to investigate the alleged oppressive acts against your countrymen in Butte City to which you call attention, I shall address you further.

A copy of your note has already been sent to the Attorney-General.

Accept, etc.,

James G. Blaine.