C (Comp.) En 590477 301 Consulate of the United States of America Hong Kong.-
Sir April 12th, 06. 1867.
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your note of last evening enclosing copy of the Honorable the Attorney General's opinion on the point raised in relation to the persons of the crew of the American barque "Parser" and I beg that you will accept my thanks for your kind promptitude in that regard.
With perfect respect for the Honorable M. D. Mercer Colonial Secretary Hong Kong