May Lard,
Peking,
February 1867
In reference to YL's despatch No. 13 of October 23, 1866, it is satisfactory to be able to report that during the past summer and continuously since, the subject of buoys and beacons with light houses and other means to facilitate the navigation of the Coasts and Harbors of China has engaged earnest attention.
In anticipation of the instructions now received, I had consulted with all the Representatives of Treaty Powers resident at Peking and a minute was prepared last ... The Right Honorable The Lord Stanley M.P.