Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortieth Congress

Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame

No. 224.]

Department of State, Washington, November 11, 1867.

Sir: Your despatch, No. 145, of the 17th of July last, upon the subject of a modification of the treaty between the United States and China, has been received. The department sees no objection to the proposed modification, but, before it can be formally accepted by the President, it must be approved by the Senate. That body will be consulted upon the subject early in the next session, and their decision will be made known to you.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Anson Burlingame, Esq.,&c., &c., &c.