Lord Gough to Mr. Olney.

Sir: With reference to Mr. Uhl’s note of the 18th ultimo, I have the honor to inform you that I am in receipt of a communication from Her Majesty’s principal secretary for foreign affairs, stating that, in accordance with the request of your Government, British naval officers will be authorized to continue sealing up of arms and ammunition of United States sealing vessels if requested to do so.

I have, etc.,

Hugh Gough.