Letter

Louis M C Lane to De Long, November 11, 1872

[Inclosure 9.]

Mr. Lane to Mr. De Long.

Dear Sir: Your favor No. 145, of date, stating the condition of the crew of the Maria Luz, and requesting to know on what terms we will carry them to Hong-Kong on the steamship China, has had our careful attention. In view of the circumstances of the case, we will perform the service at the rate of $15 (Mexican) per man.

Trusting that the same may meet with your approval,

We remain, &c.,

GEO. E. LANE.

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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.