I. CHINA.

Mr. Evarts to Mr. Schurz.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, May 12, 1880.

SIR: I have the honor to transmit herewith, for the benefit of the
Bureau of Education, copies of dispatches Nos. 600 and 612 from our
legation at Peking, detailing the progress of western education in
China.

The inclosure with No. 600, being printed matter, is too voluminous for copying, but will be sent for perusal if desired.

I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,

WM. M. EVARTS.

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Mr. Seward to Mr. Evarts.

No. 600.] LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES, Peking, February 21, 1880.