File No. 406/99–101.

The Secretary of State to Consul-General Denby.

No. 33.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch No. 37, of the 7th ultimo, transmitting copies of correspondence had with the legation at Peking relative to the proclamation with regard to the infringement of trade-marks published by the taotai of Shanghai.

By reference to the department’s instruction No. 29, of the 30th ultimo, you will observe that the department has shared the impression made upon the legation.

I am, etc. (for the Secretary of State),

W. J. Carr,
Chief Clerk.