I transmit to you for your information a copy of the reply regarding distressed British seamen in China.
I take this opportunity of letter acknowledging your further despatch No. 445 of the 11th of February on the same subject, and of informing you that a copy of it has been sent for the information of the Board of Trade.
16 April 1868
3d des 3585 Hongkong
The Under Secretary of State, Foreign Office
Received 203 ITE/4 1368
Chail 16
H. Blake M. What Solligers / M'Adderley Duke of Buckingham (d. 2.6.2944) drafts.
21 April 1868
I am directed by the Duke of Buckingham and Chandos to return to you, in accordance with your request, the papers which accompanied your letter of the 25th ult., having reference to the disposal of distressed British seamen in China.
I am, &c.