07/17/1888
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"Information from British ambassador indicates far more loss of lives in Armenia, attended with atrocities, than stated in my telegram of 28th."
"I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State on the matter, with accompanying copies of correspondence."
"I have no information concerning cruelties committed upon Armenians in Turkey or upon persons because of their being Christians."
"I transmit herewith the correspondence indicated."