Mr. Blaine to Mr. Denby.

No. 562.]

Sir: I have received your No. 1151 of the 20th of August last and the copy which you inclose of the last note received from the yamên on the Chi-nan-fu troubles, which, you remark, is simply a repetition of former notes.

You will, of course, keep the matter in sight and endeavor in all proper ways to further the reasonable desires of Mr. Reid and his associates.

I am, etc.,

James G. Blaine.