Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward
No. 167.]
Legation of the United States,
St. Petersburg,
December 13, 1867.
Sir: I inclose you the following telegrams from the Hon. A. Burlingame. It seems he is made the commissioner of the Chinese government with treaty powers, and leaves at once for San Francisco, November 23, 1867.
I am in receipt of your despatches to No. 248 inclusive, with inclosures.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
C. M. CLAY.
Hon. William H. Seward, Washington, D. C.