Mr. Burlingame to
Mr. Seward.
Visit to Ningpo. Its condition.
for the protection of the foreign settle-
ment. Depredations of the rebels on
their approach to Shanghai. Steps taken
for the defence of the city by French and
English troops and American volunteers.
Establishment of a consulate at Kin-
Kiang.
Instructions in regard to relations with the
imperial government, and co-operation
with the French and British ministers
for the protection of the lives and prop-
erty of Americans. Identity of the
interests of Great Britain, France, and
the United States in China.
March 22 Payment of claims in accordance with the
award of the commissioners. Progress
of the war. The imperialists defeat the
rebels in several battles, and propose at-
tempting to recapture Ningpo. Notice
for the removal of foreign merchants.
Opening of ports of Tungchow and New-
chang to certain specified trade. Ap-
pointment of consul at Tein-tsin.
Approval of Mr. Burlingame's proceedings.
14 Mr. Seward to Mr. May 29 Burlingame.
Friendly expressions of Cardinal Antonelli.