Letter
William H. Seward to Reverdy Johnson, September 17, 1868
Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson
No. 18.]
Department of State, Washington, September 17, 1868.
Sir: I inclose a copy of an instruction of the 8th instant to Mr. J. Ross Browne, United States minister at Peking, relative to a contemplated revision of the tariff and revenue parts of our former treaty with China.
This paper is furnished you, as is indicated therein, with a view to its being used, if necessary, in preserving and maintaining a good understanding with the British government in regard to the important subjects to which it relates.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Reverdy Johnson, Esq., &c., &c., &c.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet.