Letter

PATTERSON, Rear-Admiral to Chester Holcombe, October 2, 1878

[Inclosure 7 in No. 61.]

Rear-Admiral Patterson to Mr. Holcombe.

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of September 10, in relation to the recent disturbance at Foochow. Previous to its reception I had ordered the United States steamer Alert, Commander R. Boyd, U. S. N., commanding, from Amoy to that place.

I shall be glad at all times to hear from you in relation to American interests in China, and to co-operate with you in their promotion and protection.

Very respectfully, &c.,

F. H. PATTERSON,
Rear-Admiral.
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