Letter

Eckard to Eli T. Sheppard, June 4, 1874

Author
Eckard
Recipient
Eli T. Sheppard
Date
June 4, 1874
Type
Letter
Language
English
[Inclosure 12 in No. 44.]

Mr. Corbett and others to Mr. Sheppard.

Chefoo, June 4, 1874.

The undersigned, citizens of the United States of America, residing at Chefoo and Tungchow, desire to express their thanks to Eli T. Sheppard, esq., United States consul for Tien-tsin and Chefoo, for the energy and efficiency which he has displayed in prosecuting the case relating to the recent disturbance at Chimi.

The difficulties inherent in the case, together with the obstacles thrown in the way by the Chinese officials, and their determined and persistent opposition to take any proper action to elicit the truth, made the affair an especially difficult one. Fortunately Mr. Sheppard knew his rights, and firmly insisted upon having them acknowledged.

His determination to uphold and vindicate the honor of his country, and the satisfactory settlement which he has received, give us a high appreciation of him as a man and a worthy representative of our Government in China.

  • HUNTER CORBETT.
  • CHARLES R. MILLS.
  • C. W. MATEER.
  • J. L. NEVINS.
  • J. B. HARTWELL.
  • S. P. CRAWFORD
  • L. W. ECKARD.
Topics
19th CenturyDiplomacyReconstruction
Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the P View original source ↗
U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the P.