Letter
William H. Seward to Mr. Phoenix, August 15, 1874
[Inclosure 5 in No. 811.]
Mr. Seward to Mr. Phoenix.
United States Consulate-General, Shanghai, August 15, 1874.
Sir: Upon the arrival at this port of the British steamer Arratoon Apcar you will proceed to that vessel, if the hour shall be suitable, receipt to the marshal of the Amoy consulate for General Charles W, Le Gendre, and say to General Le Gendre that the instructions from the legation do not require a prosecution in his case, and that he is discharged from arrest.
And this shall be your authority for so doing.
GEORGE F. SEWARD.
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