Extract from a note from Li-Hung-chang, governor-general of Pe-chee-lee to Sir Robert Lowe, January 13, 1872

Extract from a note from Li-Hung-chang, governor-general of Pe-chee-lee, to Mr. Low, under date of January 13, 1872.

“During the interview I had with your excellency at Tien-tsin, I referred to a plan for selecting boys to be sent to study in the United States, which plan seemed to gratify you. The plan has now been definitely fixed, and next year the students are to be sent. Since the relations between China and the United States are extremely friendly, I take advantage of your personal friendship to say by this opportunity that if you-will request the Secretary of State to take a kind interest in the enterprise I shall feel very grateful.”