Letter

To George F. Seward to George F. Seward , United States, May 12, 1877

No. 72. Mr. Seward to Mr. Evarts.

No. 241.]

Sir: I have the honor to hand to you herewith a copy of a letter, number 48,fron the consul at Chin Kiang, reporting his visit to Wuhu, to open it to American trade, and a copy of my response.

As the port mentioned is within easy reach of Chin Kiang, as I have not yet heard that any foreigners have settled there, and as a consular agency ought not to be established inconsiderately, I have requested Mr. Colby to report to me further before nominating an agent to you.

I have, &c.,

GEORGE F. SEWARD.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the P View original source ↗
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.