Baltimore: Consulate (Subordinate Posts) 1628//JT/39 n m BHITI3H BHBASSY, WASHINGTON, B. c., November 84th, 1099 No. 612 Sir, Z have the honour to Inform you that • British Vice-Consulate has been established at Wilmington, North Carolina, under the superin- tendence of His Majesty's Consul at Baltimore, and that Mr. oeorge Frederick Todd has boon ap- pointed to the post as Vice-consul. I enoloae herein a certified copy of the letter of appoint* ment leaned to Mr. Todd by His Majesty's Consul at Baltimore, dated the 16th November last, and a biographical reoord in the usual form* A certified specimen of Mr* Todd's official signature and seal will be forwarded as soon as possible. I would be grateful if the United states Government would recognise Mr. Todd In the capaeity of British Vice-consul at Wilmington. X have the honour to be, with the highest consideration Sir, Your most obedient, humble servant, (SOB) LOTHIAN The Honourable Cordell Hull, Secretary of State of the United States* Washington, D. C. CB:AR:HK