Receipt of the British Minister's despatch on the matter is now referred to the Prince with His Excellency's permission, with reply to follow separately in future time.
Done
Meanwhile His Highness encloses for the information of His Excellency a copy of the draft of the Despatch sent to the Minister Superintendent.
A necessary communication addressed to Sir R. Alcock K.C.B.
Tung Chik 5th Year 3rd Moon 17th day
25th April 1866.
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Translation
The British Government having written to say that in the case of foreigners who appear to be Chinese but who are in reality not Chinese, the local authorities should write to the British Consul to ascertain their status; in order to prevent mistakes in dealing with them, the Tientsin authorities have consequently to inform Your Excellency (the Ministers Superintendent of Trade for the Northern and Southern Ports, Chung how and Li thong Ahog) that if any man being in appearance a Chinese shall on...