Mr. Rockhill to the Secretary of State.

No. 307.]

Sir: I have the honor to confirm your cipher telegram received April 29.a

I have drawn up a form following closely the British bond and sent it to Mr. Moir, the American delegate on the bankers’ commission in Shanghai. I have asked him to make the necessary calculations and have the form printed as soon as possible. When received I will forward it to the department for approval and verification of the figures.

I am, etc.,

W. W. Rockhill.
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