Sir,
Consulate-General of the United States of America.
8
Shanghai, September 13th, 1899.
This Office is not selling stamps at 50% or any other discount.
2.
I would ask for what reason you write this office such a letter as yours of 9th September.
I have etc,
(Sd) John Goodnow
Consul General, U.S.A. and Postal Agent
Shanghai
The Postmaster
HONG KONG.