admitted eleven duty free, and that on the remaining right, the duties levied, Except in the instance of sugar, were almost nominal. I did not pursue the Conversation any farther. I shall doubtless soon receive C1733. In 6584/14.
70. Dee 237 9. 1867 Sir, On receipt of your letter, I have paid attention to the course Yr Loop's instructions as Tam to pursue in this matter. According to the Constitution of this Kingdom, the Convention if agreed upon at Washington, must be ratified by the King, & approved by the Legislative assembly.
As GE M. Cook, the U. S. Minister Resident, is hourly expected from Washington, he will possibly bring some information as to the possibility of such a Treaty being negotiated.
(Signed) James H. Wodehouse
letter c.87 of the 22nd Jan? last, Lord Stanley informed N. M. Consul Gen! at Honolulu that, when the proper time arrived, he should claim for his country, under the 4th Art of the Treaty between Gt Britain & the Sandwich Islands, that any privileges regards importations & exportations that may be granted to the U. S., by the Treaty then under consideration between that country...
The Secretary to the Board of Trade