Szögyényi to Francis, December 28, 1884

Count Szögyényi to Mr. Francis.

In the matter of Leibel Feinknopf, the Imperial Royal ministry of foreign affairs respectfully begs to convey to the knowledge of the Hon. M. Francis, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States of America, that the Imperial Royal Statthalter (governor of province) at Lemberg has reported by telegraph that the Imperial Royal commander of the respective army corps has raised objections to the discharge of the above named from military service, which will cause a renewal of investigations to which is to be attributed the delay in coming to a decision of the case.

In the mean time the Imperial Royal Statthalter (governor of province) at Lemberg has been put in possession of Leibel Feinkopf’s naturalization certificate, deposited here a few days ago by the honorable envoy of the United States of North America, which document is likely to be the means of bringing the whole affair to a speedy and favorable decision.

The Imperial Royal ministry of foreign affairs, not losing sight of this matter, will do everything in its power to effect an early settlement, and will immediately advise the envoy of the United States of America of such fact.

The undersigned, &c.

For the Minister of Foreign Affairs.