Message . communicating . a copy of the instructions which have been Given to William B. Reed, the commissioner of the United States to China.

*FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING until Mnoday, Oct. 19* first edition; 9 pp, issued as 35th Congress, 1st Session, SED 47; light extraction roughness at spine and now in self wrappers; Reed is given the impossible task of cooperating with the British and French while staying out of the Second Opium War, convincing the Emperor to receive foreign ministers in Pekin, expand commerce, reduce tariffs, secure religious freedom for foreigners (to allow the blessings of Christianity and the benefits of a more advanced civilization to spread), etc. etc. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.