Letter
Anson Burlingame to William H. Seward, November 21, 1867
Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward
Legation of the United States, Peking, November 21, 1867.
Sir: In the interests of my country and civilization, I do hereby resign my commission as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary from the United States to China.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
ANSON BURLINGAME.
William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet.