Memorial of Leander William Pilcher, president of Peking University and missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church to China . erests there. The legation regrets exceedingly Mr, Pilchers resigna-tion. During his incumbency at Tientsin, by his energy,tact, and good judgment, he has rendei-ed valuable service toour interests and to the government, and his departure fromthe port is univeisally regretted. And it is with great pleasure that I call the especial atten-tion of the department to the ability and faithfulness withM^hich he has discharged the duties of his official position, Jno, Russell
Memorial of Leander William Pilcher, president of Peking University and missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church to China . erests there. The legation regrets exceedingly Mr, Pilchers resigna-tion. During his incumbency at Tientsin, by his energy,tact, and good judgment, he has rendei-ed valuable service toour interests and to the government, and his departure fromthe port is univeisally regretted. And it is with great pleasure that I call the especial atten-tion of the department to the ability and faithfulness withM^hich he has discharged the duties of his official position, Jno, Russell Young. 40 Lp:ani)EE William Pilchek. Department of State,Washington, Auf/icst 7, Russell Young, Esq., etc., etc., Peking. Sir : I have received your dispatch. No. 458, ofJune 11, last, relative to the resignation of Mr. L, as United States Vice Consul at Tientsin, andcheerfully unite with you in testifying the departmentsappreciation of his official services and its regret at losingso valuable an officer. You will so apprise Mr. Pilcher, I am, sii-,Your obedient servant, John Davis, Acting Secreta7\/.. Leander W. Pilchers Monument in the Foreign Cemetery at Peking. Date Due 1 Demco 293-5 ! BOSTON UNIVERSITY 1 1711 010M6 Qfl3C P6°5p ^^^™^^^ ^^der William Pilcher
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