Consuls. In Canton British subjects cannot yet enter the City, though (by our records) Your Excellency informed Sir Henry Pottinger, that a time would shortly arrive when they might do so. At Foochowfoo, the local authorities now endeavour to prevent Her Majesty's Consul from living in the City ! This is not only derogatory to those officers, but also contrary to the treaty, and therefore improper.
The subjects of China have free permission to enter Her Majesty's Dominions both at home and abroad, without restriction, England, having no fear of foreign intercourse, treats foreigners and subjects alike, "on condition of their all obeying the same Laws-Except on this condition, such generous and liberal treatment would be impossible. With many wishes for Your Excellency's continued prosperity.
I have … (Signed) J. J. Davis
1 true copy/extract Mr. A. Bruce
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