EXECUTIVE MANSION,

Washington, October 1, 1870.

In accordance with the provisions of law the following regulations and instructions, including a tariff of fees to be charged for official services, are hereby prescribed for the information and government of Consular Officers of the United States.

U. S. GRANT.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

Washington, October 1, 1870.

I transmit herewith, for your information and government, the accompanying regulations and instructions, which have been prescribed by the President.

They are intended to supersede those which have been heretofore issued by this Department, including "circulars," and are to be carefully observed in all respects.

I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

To the several CONSULAR OFFICERS

HAMILTON FISH.

of the United States.