File No. 823.124/42.

The Acting Secretary of State to the American Minister.

[Extract.]

Sir: I have to enclose herewith, for transmission to the President of Peru, the letter of acceptance of Mr. Bayless.

Mr. Bayless informs the Department that a Mr. Keegan, one of the assistants in the Health Department of the city of Richmond, Virginia, has agreed to join him at Iquitos, sailing on November 15, and Mr. Keegan’s letter of acceptance will be forwarded later.

I am [etc.]

Alvey A. Adee.