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Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-01-08
Valuable Wood Lands
AND
NJ IL L S.
Tie valuable froherts, knows O. tie
FOREST OF WASHINGTON
rs OFFERED
F OR S A l. e.

THE tract about 1900 ACRES,
i viii be divided and laid of to suit
purchasers. In the tract, are portions
Of excellent farming and meadow Land,
but very small part has been cut
down, which consists Of prime land,
and some meadow cleared. The Mills,
called and known as the Washington
Mills, consisting of a $50 q Nsreh&Y
mn nearly new. together with an ex,
cellent additional seat, situated on the
new Turnpike Road, and about 30 A.
cres of Wood Land will b sold in one
Lot. The property 10 distant between
4 and miles from Alexandra, I frsm
Georgetown and the City Bridge, with
4 new Turnpike running through it,
and very near the Mills. One half OF
the purchase money being paid. very
liberal terms, will bs given for the ba-
lance. 1t may be proper to observe
that the wood and timber on this estate,
sell at this time, on IN average Of $50
per acre standing.-For terms and fur
thsr particulars, please apply to Capt
William Minor, agent for the estate,
living near Wrsn's Tavern y
Geo. w. P. Gusts.
Dec. IS. law3t
~ The Editor Of the LessLurg
Washipgtonisn, Winchester Gs1stte,
and Meltzhsimer's German Paper,
Fredericktown, are requested to insert
the above 5 timss and enclose their
accounts, through the Alsxandria Post
Office to
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-01-08
November 2.

The SUBSCRIBER
Will sell fer approved EndorsedPa-
per, tbs whole or part of his
Stock of Goods
On hand I; if they are not sold soon at
private sale, they will be sold at Pub
lie sale. They consist of almost every
thing in the Dry Good line, and viii
be sold on liberal terms.
F. Kcones.
December T.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-01-08

Bank of Alexandria, De
cember 10, 1873.
The Stockholders in this institution
are hereby notified that an election for
nine Directors for the ensuing year, will
be held at the Court House on Monday
the 18th January next.
J. L. M'Kenna,
Cashier.
December 10. stawte.
Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1814-01-08
700 Boxes Fresh RALSINS,
Jusr RYeEIixD
~ for Sale jy
JoaEPH NANDEvL1G.
Bank of Alexandria,

Jasxasy Sd, 1914. B
A DIVIDEND Of PER ssnt Tor 10
last half year, 10 this day declared, ard
viIl b paid tsths Stockholders o. tisir
legal Representatives % Thsrsdsy Ne
eth inst,
By srdss sfMe 1ssrd,
j. I. M'Kenna.
Cssattss
J.a,aiyA. sFav.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
Martinsburgh Wool Mil.

THE finishing Of WooIen Cloth has com.
menced, under the management os Mr.
Silas Cakes, a workman from the North.
ern States, who is of the very frst class
in that business, and with him first rate
iourneyuIan as soon as necessary for dis
patch, other good worl-men can be had
Having number OF shears Of the frst
quality, all cloth viii hereafter receive
that nice finish wiz. shearing) from band.
shears only. | will warrant that all Cloth
which is intrusted to the care of MIR. Cake.
shall be as WELL or better dressed, thar
at any other mill in the country In easa
of bad work, or an unreasonable DELAY
no charge for the work. As dye-stuffs and
wages to the hands, require the cash and
that at an advanced price, no person will
hesitate to pay promptly, otherwise the
works must fall. To accommodate these
hard times, wheat, rye and corn, will bs
taken in payment, at the market price
if delivered in Mr.. Tho. Wrights mis-
MaFtinsburgh.
EDWARD A. GIBBS.
N 3. Cloth will be taken, and returned
when dressed, from p. Marmaduke & Cos
store, 3hepherds-town, once week, dup-
ing the season; and from John Gregg.
Tavern at the Falling Waters, once in two
weeks. Particular written directions mus
be sewed on the Cloth Strict attention
shall be paid to bringing and returning
tbs cloth. u. A. G.
September 90, 1919. [tfl
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
Land for Sale.

THE subscriber wishes to sell the Land
on which he now lives, situate ON the
drains of Back Creek, Berkeley County,
Virginia, about nine miles from Martins
burgh, containing 200 acres, rather more
than one half cleared and in good farming
condition, between 40 and so acres well set
in clover--l2 acres of excellent meadow
now made, and double that quantity may
be added to it. with but little expense
The wood land is remarkably heavily tim.
bered. The improvements on this farm.
are comfortable dwelling House, good
Barn, Stables, Spring house, Smoke-house
and other necessary build ings-An excellent
Apple Orchard, and number Of trees OF
other fruit--A spring of neverfailing, good
water near the dwelling house, the whole
farm we'll watered. The subscriber Wish
ing to remove to the Western country, will
give great bargain in the above land
Possession will be given in the month OF
April next. HENRY RlNER'
November 5, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
DAVID HUNTER, c. D. c.

BERKELEY, ss.
September Court, 1914
Henry Boyles, Complainant,
against
Peter M'Kiernan, Laurence MKiernan,
Andrew Goulding, and Catharine his wife,
late Catharine M Herman, Patrick Herman,
and Margaret his wife, late Margaret
Mkiernan, James O'Quean and Susannah
his wife, late Susannah Mahony, Michael
MKiernan, frances Monohan late Frances
Mkiernan, Eleanor Starky, late Eleanor
APkiernan, John Nj Herman, Peter Mixer
nan, Frank MKiernan, Barney Mixer
Ian, Ignatius O'ferrall and Frances his
wife, late Frances MKiernan, and Mary
Kelly, Ex'x, of Thomas Kelly, defts
In CHANCERY
TEE defendants Peter MKiernan, Lau-
renee MKiernan, Patrick Herman and
Margaret his wife, late Margaret Mixer.
nan, James Oeueesa and Susannah his wife,
late Susannah alahony, Michael Mixer
nan, Frances Monohan, late Frances
Mkiernan, Eleanor Starkey, late Eleanor
MKiernan, John Nj Kiernan, Peter M
Herman, Frank M'kiernan, Barney M
Herman, and Mary Kelly, not having en-
tered their appearance agreeable to an act
of Assembly and the rules of this Court,
and it appearing to the satisfaction of the
Court that they are not inhabitants of this
Commonwealth on motion of the com.
plainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that
the said defendants do appear here on the
second Monday in December next, to an
swer the bill of the complainant, and that
a copy of this order be forthwith inserted
in the Martinsburgh Gazette for two months
successfully and posted at the door of the
Court House of said County.
A Copy -feste,
DAVID Hr7NTFR. c.B C.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
TAILORING,

IN all its variety will be carried on by
the subscriber, in the house now occupied
by Mr.. Jacob Poisal, on King street, oP,,
posite the Globe Tavern, and will hold
himself in readiness to execute all kind OF
work in his line of business, including Off
GERS regimentals, ladies riding habits, &c
in the latest fashions, and in the neatest as
well as the most permanent manner lhs
inhabitants of this Town and its vicini'y'
also, his old customers in this and Jefferson
county, are respectfully solicited tor
share ofpublie patronage.
EZEKIEL SHOWERS.
October 90, 1914 g
n. B. Two boys from IL to IA years Oh
age will be taken as apprentices.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
VALUABLE JEFFERs ON COUNTY
Lands for Sale.

THE subscriber is authorised to sell that
valuable tract of LAND, in Jefferson Coun-
ty, Virginia, called TRAVELLERS REST,
situate about z miles from Shepherds Town
and the same distance from CharlesFown
and Martinsburgh, containing 700 acres,
lying in convcniet form for division in
to three tenements. 1t is supposed that at
least 400 acres OF this land is in timber, of
the finest kind The soil is of the first
quality The improvements are large
convenient stone dwelling House, large
stone Barn, and other convenient buildings
"a fine spring rises near the dwelling
house
A further description Of this elegant scat
is supposed to be unnecessary, as pur-
chaser would of course be disposed to view
the premises before he purchased.
The subscriber is also authorised to sell
SMALL FARM, toleraby we'll improv-
ed, about one mile from the former, of 27
acres Of Land, of the finest quality one
hall Tor nearly Ct which is clothed with
excellent timber--On this tract there is no
running water, but there is a good we'll.
Persons wishing to see those lands with
a view of purchasing, will make applica
ton to the subscriber residing in Shep
herd s-Town
JOHN BAKER
February 3, 1914. Itfl
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
DAVID uTNTFR. &c.

BERkELAA, IS.
September Court, 1914.
John Boyles, Complainant
Sarah Boutwell, late Sarah Boyles, wild
ow and relict Of Henry Boyles, decd Sam
ucl Ramey and Elizabeth his wife, late Eli
zabeth Boyles, Stephen Ifeif and Sarah
his wife, late Sarah Boyles, Joseph Richey
and Emily his wife, late Emily Boyles,
William Boyles, Henry Boyles. Rachel
Boyles and Pricilla Boyles, defendants.
In CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Samuel Ramey and E.
lizabeth his wife, late Elizabeth Boyles,
Stephen lief and Sarah his wife, late Sa-
rah Boyles, Joseph Richey and Emily his
wife, late Emily Boyles, William Boyles,
Henry Boyles, Rachel Boyles and Pricilla
Boyles, not having entered their appear
ance agreeable to an act of Assembly and
the rules of this Court, and it appearing
to the satisfaction of the Court that they
are not Inhabitants OF this Commonwealth.
on motion of the complainant, BY his coun.
sci, it is ordered, that the said defendants
do appear here on the second Monday in
December next, to answer the bill of the
complainant, and that copy of this order
be forthwith inserted in the Siar,insbureh
Gazette for two months successfully, and
posted at the door of the Court House of
said County.
A Copy-Test.
DAVID HUNTER, G. &c
September 90, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
Land For Sale.

THE subscriber offers for sale a Tract Of
Land, situate about two miles from Mar.
tlnsburgh, containing rather more than 500
acres, about 20 of which have been cleared.
This land bounds both on the Opeckon and
Tuscarora. For further description OF
the land and terms of sale, apply to Moses
4. Hunter, Esq. at Martinsbureh, or to
ANN HUNTER,
Winchester.
September %, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
Infantry Muster.

THE company Of Infantry commanded by the
subscriber are directed to assemble at BiAmire's
Tavera, in Martnsbdrgh, on Saturday the 10Th
instant, when another opportunity VIII be afforded
to all Young men WHO desire it OF attaciLng
themselves to a Rifle company, the whole OF the
officers Of which viii be elected by the members
of tie COMPANY, out Of Their own body, as soon as
a sufficient number enrolled. The privilege OF
selecting and mastering under officers Of their own
choice IN { respectable and efficient corps, have IN
duced number to enrol themselves, and it is hop
ed, the company will be filed on the above day
WILLIAM GREGORY.
Nov 10, 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
Public Sale.

TIE subscriber will offer for sale, by
public vendue, at his present residence,
near the Falling Waters, on Thursday the
18th instant, if fair. if not, the next fair
day, several Negroes, consisting of Men
and Women; Horses. Cows and Hogs
Nine months credit will be given, on bond
and approved security-The sale will com
mence about II o'clock.
EDWARD TABB, jun'r
November 5, 1874
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
September 90, 1914.

BERKELEY, IS.
September Court, 1914
John McCleary,. Complainant,
against
Henry French, Alexander Porterfield
James Wilmoth and David Lefevre. def'ts.
In CHANCERY.
THE defendants James Wilmoth and
David Lefevre, not having entered their
appearance agreeable TO an act of Assem-
bly, and the rules of this Court, and it an
pearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
they are not inhabitants of this Comm on.
wealth /; on motion of the complainant, by
his counsel, it is ordered, that the said de-
PENDANTS James Wilmoth and David Lefe-
vre, do appear here on the second MONDAY
in December next, to answer the bill of the
complainant, and that a copy of this order
be forthwith inserted in the Martinsbureb
Gazette for two months successfully. and
posted at the door of the Court House OF
said County.
A Copy.--Teste,
DAVID HUNTER, c. Be.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
BERKELEY.

BERKELEY, IS.
September Court, 1914.
John Miller, devisee of Philip Miller,
Complainant,
against
Edmund ingman, defendant
r In CHANCERY.,
The defendant, not having entered his
appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly
and the rules of this Court, and it appearing
TO The satisfaction of the Court that he IS
not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth
on motion of the complainant, by his coun,
Gel, II is ordered, that the said defendant do
appear here on the second Monday in De-
cember next, to answer the bill of the
complainant, and that copy of this order
be forthwith inserted in the Martinsburph
Gazette for two months successfully, and
posted at the door of the Court House of
said County f
A Copy-Test,
DAVID HUNTER, 3. c.
September 20, 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
Ma,'tinsburgh NIL.

THOMAS WRIGHT respectfully i'm
forms the former customers of Stephens
Old Mill in Martinsburgh, and the public
IN general, that he has rented and re paired
the said Merchant Mill, and is now ready to
receive and manufacture grain. He will in
sure supertine -four to all those who favour
HIM with their custom and deliver merchan-
table wheat.
September /, 1914 nf1
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
November 10, 1874.

TAKEN up by the subcsiber as an estrav,
. NED 81 Err supposed TO be five
years old. yrsta q white belly, hall his tail
white. white spot on his right shoulder,
four ute feet and marked with crop,
8 sws low fork and an under bit out of his
right ear, and SIT and under bit out of
his eft, appraised to fifteen dollars The
over is desired to prove property, pay
charges and take him away
@ ~ JOHN EVANS.
Nov 10, 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
Public Sale.

WILL be sold at the subscribers residence
neas Back Greek, on Tuesday the 29th
inst a number of Horses and Cattle, a
Wagon and Gears, Farming Utensils,
Household and Kitchen Furniture Nine
months credit will be given the purchaser,
By giving ecnd and approved security
The sale will commerce early in the day
and due attendance given by
WILLIAM PENDLETON, Jun.
November 10, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
JOHN BAKER.
It,fl
JAMES BROWN

HAS just received at the Corner Store
adjoining Nr. James (Globe Tavern
Shepherds Town, in addition to his former
stock on hand, many valuable articles Of
present necessity, which, on examination,
will be found under the late prices. and
will be sold on fair terms.
June so, 1914. it'll
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
10000 lbs. Prime ,Szreas
SOAL LEATHER

WHICH will be sold low by the quantity
if immediate appIica ton is made.
dLSO-
UPPER and HARNESS LEATHER
KIP, CALF, HOG, and MOROCCO
SKINS, BOOT LEGS-American and
French FAIRTOPS, SC. &c.
new HEARINGS, BACON, &c &c.
JAMES s. LANE.
?. s. Cash given for Hides and Skins.
Shepherds Town, August IS. 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
FOR SALE.

TWO very valuable tracts OF linae stone
LAND, one containing three hundred and
forty-four acres, lying within half mile OF
Martinsburgh, the county town OF Berke-
ley--the other containing two hundred
acres, and is within three miles of the a.
bove Those plantations combine every
advantage that beauty of situation, a great
proportion Of first rate timber, excellent
water, orchards of choice fruits, toierable
buildings. and neighbourhood Astounding
with good Mills. can afford. Baltimore is
not further of than eighty miles, and the
Potomac passes very near, which afford
cheap and safe conveyance OF produce to
the City OF Washington and Alexandria
If early application be made, the above pro-
perty will be sold very low and on accom-
modating payments.
ELIAS EDMONDS.
Martinsburgh, August j, lSll
The editor of the Lancaster Journal and
German paper, printed at Lancaster j
Carlisle Herald and German paper
(printed at Carlisle j will insert the above
advertisement six times and forward their
accounts to this Office for payment. Itfl
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
Estray Heifer.

STRAYED from the subscriber about the
last OF July, Fed HEfFER, about
three years old, marked with crop off
each ear and slit in the left, has small
white stripe along the back, had on when
she went away large bell without clap
per-Any person who will give me intor
NATION SO that can get her again shall re-
ceiye reward of one dollar, or two dollars
Il brought home.
JOHN EVANS
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
Soap w anted.

The subscriber will give the highest
market price, in Cash, for any quantity of
good Country Soap, if delivered immediate.
ly at his Factory in Martinsburgh.
EDWARD 4. GIBBS.
Move nber 10, 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17

BERKELEY, S.
September Court, 1914.
John MCleary, Complainant,
against
Zachariah Belsha and Robert Belsha de
PENDANTS,
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Zachariah Belsha and
Robert Belsha, not having entered their ap-
pearance agreeable to an act of Assembly
and the rules Of this Court, and it appearing
to the satisfaction of the Court that they
are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth,
on motion of the complainant, by his
counsel, it is ordered, that the said defen-
dants, Zachariah Belsha and Robert Bel
sha, do appear here on the second Monday
in December next, to answer the bill OF the
complainant, and that copy of this order
be forthwith inserted in the Martinsburgh
Gazette for two months excessively, and
posted at the door of the Court House of
said County.
A Copy-Test,
DAVID HUNTER, c. D. C.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17

for one or more years,

Tor one or more years,
THE Farm wherein the subscriber now
resides, belonging to Mr. Charles Oriek,
ying near b ack- Greek There is on the
premises good dwelling house, . barn
and other necessary buildings, large or,
chard of fine fruit, and good spring of
limestone water-Any person Wishing to
rent, will apply to Charles Orrick, Esq.
for terms.
WILLIAM PENDLEToN, Jun
November 10, 1914.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17

on inur9udy LILO SOtH uaJ vi OCloccl3
Negro Man slave, who calls himself
~ R4LPH VORHLEY,
the property of the subscriber. Ralph is
about five feet eight or nine inches high,
rather Of dark complexion, he is an excel
lent house servants capable of all female
work, say cooking baking, washing, spin.
ming, scrobing, sc, and also a good ear.
riage driver; has a good address, shutters
a little when speaking, and in all probabii-
ty obtained pass he is so remarkable
from the Circumstance of having his left
hand burnt when child, (so as to cause it
TO turn on the wrist and disfgure his hand
IN remarkable manner,) that no farther
description is deemed necessary; he is a
bout SO years fage; he took with him SO
great variety of clothing, that it is unne
cessary to describe any of it The above
reward will be given to any person who
shall secure him in any Goal in the U. S if
taken out of Berkeley County, and all rea-
sonable charges if brought home.
THOMAS G. SMITH.
Nov 5, 1914
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1814-11-17
Is Dollars Reward.

RAN away from the subscriber, living
inMartinsburgh, Berkely County Virginia,
on Thursday the Goth day Of October,
Negro Man slave. who calls himself
R4LPH EEORHLEF
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-26
DOMESTIC.
WAsHIEoroS CRY, january 20.
TuRREAJ'S LETTER.

oLEl 4 Elk.
The President of the United States yes
terday transmitted to the HOUSE of Repre-
sentatives the following Message:
TO the House IF Rctresentatives of tie u
hifed Sfares.
r. transmit to the House of Representa-
iiyes a report OF the Secretary Of State, COM
plying with their resolution of the 18th in
slant.
JAMES MADISON.
Jan. 70, 1914.
Tie Secretary of State, to whom was re-
ferred a resolution of the House Of Repre-
sentatiyes of the 18th instant, requesting the
President to lay before the House any COR
~respondence with or COMMUNICATION in wri-
ting from the late Minister Of France, on or
about the 18th June, 1909. or by his success
sor since, prescribing the conditions on which
their sovereign would consent to treat Of a
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-26
Valuable Grist Mill,

Ma. HYMEN MARKS,
AS you are not an in
habitant of the State OF Virginia, nor have any
agent or attorney in fact, within the same,
known 10 me, I hereby give you notice. that in
pursuance OF a commission issued from the
office of the Hastings Court Of the City Of
richmond, on the l4th day Of December, 1915,
| shall on the 23rd day Of February next, by
adjournment every day until the testimony at
The Washington Tavern, proceed in the said
City ofRichmond, to take the deposition ofJas.
Whifelaw to be read in evidence, in = suit de
pending ~ The Hustipgs Court Of TIE said city,
in which suit you arc plaintiff, and 1 as admi.
~nistrator Of Pleasant Younghusband, deed. An
a defendant.
~ SAML. T.. PAESONs.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-01-26
WITH A N

Message from the President.
To the House of Representatives of the u
nited States.
j transmit to the House of2eprcscntatives
a report of the Secretary of State complying
with their resolution of the 18th inst.
JAMES MADISON.
Jan. IS, 1914.
REPORT.
The Secretary of State, to whom was re,
ferred the resolution of the House of Repre-
seDtatives of the 18th Instant, requesting the
President to communicate to the House any
information in his possessions, and which it
may not be improper to divulge, in relation
to the omission or refusal of the French go
vernmeut to accredit the minister plenipo
tertiary sent by the United States to that
court, or of his reception if accredited, of the
time when he was SO accredited, and of the
progress Of his negotiation, has the honor to
communicate to the Pesident for the infor
nation of the House. the following letter, in
relation to that subject, viz
A letter from Mr.. Crawford to the Scores
tafy Of State OF the 18th August, 1915, en-.
closing one to the Duke Of Bassano of the
9Th July, and his answer of LIST August &
an extract of a letter from Mr.. Crawford to
the Secretary o fStatc of the 9Th of Septem-
Der, 1913.
Respectfully submitted.
JAMES MONROE.
Department Of State, Jan. Is, 1919.
Mr. Craqgferd to M. Monroe.
PARIS, 15h Aug. 1916.
SIR,
On the 9th ult. I wrote to the Duke Of
B~assano. to inform him of my arrival. in PARIS
in quality of Minister P,cnipotentiary of the
United States. On the 9Th inst. l received