Peking, 19th August 1900. Dean Mx, vox Srraveu, I beg that you will convey to the Customs volunteers who have been under your command during the recent siege my igh appreciation of the valuable services they have rendered to myself and the community in the successful defence of the Legation.
Tt has been a great plisure to me to observe the readiness and alacrity with which my orders have been received and the smartness and gallantry with which they have been executed.
Believe me, Yours very (july,
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