Mr. Denby, chargé, to Mr. Gresham.

No. 31.]

Sir: I have the honor to report that the Emperor has nominated two commissioners to investigate and report upon the Viceroy Li’s conduct of the Korean business. These commissioners are Weng Tung-ho, president of the board of revenue, and Li Hung-tsao, president of the board of rites.

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I have, etc.,

Chas. Denby, Jr.