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George F. Seward to Wm. M. Evarts, April 7, 1880
No. 161. Mr. Seward to Mr. Evarts.
Legation of the United States, Peking, April 7, 1880. (Received June 8.)
No. 654.]
Sir: Recurring to my dispatch No. 643, in regard to the proposed tax on cargo-boats, I have now the honor to inform you that the subject was considered at a meeting of the diplomatic body held yesterday, and that the several officers present agreed to write to the Yamên, in terms of the note which I inclose herewith.
I have, &c.,
GEORGE F. SEWARD.
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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.