H.B.M,'s Consulate-General, Shanghai, 27th February, 1801.
'Sim,—I beg to enclose for the information of the Council translation of a letter from the 'Taotai referring to the proposed exchange of courtesies between the Viceroy Superintendent of Trade for the Southern Forts and' the Uzareviteh on the occasion of the visit of His Imperial Highness to Shanghai. It will be seen that the Viceroy will receive the Czarevitch at Woosung; that His Imperial Highness is expected to land at the Customs Jetty, and to return the Viceroy's call at his temporary residence in the'T*ien How Kung, the building erected on the site of the former Woosung* Railway; that the Tuotai proposes to furni a guard of honour to escort His Imperial Highness on the occasion of his return. visit to the Viceroy as well as on the occasion of his proceeding to " banquet to be given by His Excellency; and that the Taotai requests that the Cow will instruct the Police to keep order on these occasions, and temporarily stop horse and carriage traffic along the route, Inder the circumstances I am sure the Council will be prepared to meet the 10 views, which appear to be quite reasonable and that they will give such instructions will ensure the preservation of order on the occasions mentioned.
Thave also received a despatch from the Consul for Russia informing me that H.I.H. the Grand Duke Czarevitch, accompanied by his brother HLH. the Grand Duke George Alexandrovitch, may be expected to arrive here on or about the 14th of April, to stay in this port for about two days.
Tam aware that the Council are prepared, as on previous occasions when members of the Russian Imperial Family visited the port, to show these illustrious visitors all courtesy and respect; and it is therefore unnecessary for me to ssu, st that means be taken to ensure that Their Imperial Highnesses may catty away with them pleasant recollections of their visit to Shanghai.
T have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, P. J, Huones, Senior Consul.
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