GILMAN, Corresponding Secretary to Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, May 22, 1884

Mr. Gilman to Mr. Frelinghuysen.

Sir: In connection with the suggestions contained in my letter of yesterday, I beg leave to call your attention to an extract from a recent letter from Dr. Bliss, under date of May 5, having special reference to the embarrassments which Turkish officials throw in the way of circulating books which are expressly sanctioned by the Government censor. The cases are parallel to those occurring in Greece, and their importance is such as to justify our reference to the State Department, with the request that Mr. Wallace may be suitably instructed to secure protection for our interests so far as it may be in his power.

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