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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, April 13, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. No. 2.] Department of State,Washington, April 13, 1861. Sir: It seems to me that our mission to Austria has not been made as useful hitherto…
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Letters to Anson Burlingame
B. 1820 · D. 1870
Anson Burlingame was an American lawyer, Republican/American Party legislator, diplomat, and abolitionist. As diplomat, he served as the U.S. minister to China (1862-1867) and then as China's envoy to the U.S., which resulted in the 1868 landmark Burlingame Treaty.
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58 letters
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Prince Kung to Anson Burlingame, August 5, 1862
Prince Kung to Mr. Burlingame When your excellency arrived in Peking, I was very desirous of seeing you; but, at that time I was ill, and asked for a short…
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Prince Kung to Anson Burlingame, August 15, 1862
Prince Kung to Mr. Burlingame Since your excellency’s arrival at the capital, I have, indeed, been desirous of meeting you; but, in consequence of indisposition, have been unable to do…
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Cards of WANSIANG, TUNG, and PANKIENE to Anson Burlingame, August 23, 1862
Wansiang, Tung, and Pankiene to Mr. Burlingame August 23, 1862. Your note, with the accompanying copy of the History of the United States, has been received. I shall most carefully…
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Prince Kung to Anson Burlingame, January 25, 1863
Prince Kung to Mr. Burlingame Prince Kung, chief secretary for foreign affairs, communicates the following: On the 4th of this moon (January 22, 1863,) a communication was received from Li,…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, February 4, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame [No. 26.] Department of State, Washington, February 4, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of October 27 (No. 27) has been received. Your proceedings in regard to…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, February 28, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 27.] Department of State, Washington, February 28, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of September 16 (No. 25) has just now been received, having been recovered…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, March 2, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 29.] Department of State, Washington, March 2, 1863. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of yours, No. 30, of the 10th of December…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, March 3, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 30.] Department of State, Washington, March 3, 1863. Sir: Your despatch No. 31, of the 12th of December last, was, with its accompaniments, received…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, March 30, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 31.] Department of State, Washington, March 30, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of the 12th of January last, (No. 32,) in which you present the…
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Prince Kung to Anson Burlingame, April 9, 1863
Prince Kung to Mr. Burlingame Prince Kung, chief secretary for foreign affairs, communicates a reply: On the 18th of the present moon, April 5, I had the honor to receive…
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Prince Kung to Anson Burlingame, May 9, 1863
Prince Kung to Mr. Burlingame Prince Kung, chief secretary, &c., &c., makes a communication: Burgevine, having robbed public money and committed an assault upon an officer, ought, according to law,…
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Balluzeck to Anson Burlingame, June 1, 1863
Colonel Balluzeck to Mr. Burlingame Legation of Russia in China, Peking, June 1, 1863. Mr. Minister: I have the honor of announcing to you that his Majesty the Emperor, my…
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Prince Kung to Anson Burlingame, June 11, 1863
Prince Kung to Mr. Burlingame Prince Kung, chief secretary for foreign affairs, makes a communication: I have the honor to receive your excellency’s last despatch with reference to the Burgevine…
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Prince Kung to Anson Burlingame, June 18, 1863
Prince Kung to Mr. Burlingame Prince Kung, &c., &c., herewith replies upon business: On the 16th instant I received your excellency’s communication, in which you remark, respecting the case of…
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Prince Kung to Anson Burlingame, June 25, 1863
Prince Kung to Mr. Burlingame His Imperial Highness Prince Kung, chief secretary of the Chinese government for foreign affairs, herewith replies: I have the honor to acknowledge a communication from…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, September 2, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 36.] Department of State, Washington, September 2, 1863. Sir: I have received your despatch of the 16th of May last, No. 38, which is…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, September 4, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 38.] Department of State, Washington, September 4, 1863. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch (No. 34) of the 12th of…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, September 8, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 39.] Department of State, Washington, September 8, 1863. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch (No. 41) of the 11th of…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, September 9, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 40.] Department of State, Washington, September 9, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of the 20th of June (No. 42) has been submitted to the President.…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, September 12, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 41.] Department of State, Washington, September 12, 1863. Sir: Your despatch (No. 43) of the 21st of June last, with its accompaniments, has been…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, September 18, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 42.] Department of State, Washington, September 18, 1863. Sir: Recurring to your No. 33, of the 29th of January last, I have now to…
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Prince Kung to Anson Burlingame, September 22, 1863
Prince Kung to Mr. Burlingame Prince Kung, chief secretary of state for foreign affairs, herewith sends a communication. A despatch has been received from his excellency Li, superintendent of commerce…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, September 28, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 44.] Department of State, Washington, September 28, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of the 25th of June last (No. 45) has been received; also your…