Mr. Hay to Mr. Rockhill.
Department of State,
Washington, July 19, 1900.
No. 1.]Washington, July 19, 1900.
Sir: I inclose herewith the commission of the President,2 dated to-day, appointing you Commissioner of the United States of America to China.
You will proceed to that country and act in compliance with the instructions which have been given to you orally.
I am, etc.,
John Hay.
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