The following official communication was received from this committee:
"Puerto de Plata, March 19, 1892.
"Dr. Charles H. Hall, Member Boston Columbus Memorial Committee, Boston, Mass., U. S. A.
"Dear Sir: We have the honor of acquainting you that there exists in this city a committee for the celebration of the quadro-centennial whose purpose is to co-operate, to the extent of its ability, in celebrating here the memorable event.
"This committee has learned with the greatest satisfaction that it is proposed to erect a monument, on the site of Isabella, over the ruins of the first Catholic church in the New World. Here, also, we have had the same idea, and we rejoice that what we were unable to accomplish through lack of material means, you have brought to a consummation. And therefore we offer you our co-operation, and beg your acceptance of our services in any direction in which you may find them useful. With sentiments of high regard, we remain,
"Your very obedient servants,
"S. Imbert, President.
"Juan Guarrido, Secretary.
Direction, Gen. Imbert, President de la "Junta Para
de la Celebracion del Centenario."
