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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, May 12, 1863
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 28.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, May 12, 1863. Sir: I regret to be obliged to inform you that on the…
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Letters from Robert H. Pruyn
Robert Hewson Pruyn was an American lawyer, militia general, diplomat, and politician from Albany, New York. He was most notable for his service as Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Adjutant General of New York, and United States Minister Resident to Japan.
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, May 26, 1863
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 30.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, May 26, 1863. Sir: The time fixed for a reply to the British and French…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, August 26, 1863
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 57.] Legation of the United States, Yokohama, August 26, 1863. Sir: Lieutenant Colonel Neale, her Britannic Majesty’s charge d’affaires, has kindly given me a…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, September 28, 1863
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 60.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yokohama, September 28, 1863. Sir: Since my last despatch nothing of importance has occurred affecting the…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, October 15, 1863
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. No. 67.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, Yokohama, October 15, 1863. Sir: I have the painful duty to inform you of another…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, October 30, 1863
[By telegraph.] Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 71.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, Yokohama, October 30, 1863. Sir: Government has asked the abandonment of this port,…
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Robert H. Pruyn to Willam H. Seward, November 13, 1863
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 74.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, Yokohama, November 13, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that the Gorogio…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, November 16, 1863
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 75.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, Yokohama, November 16, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that the prince…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, November 28, 1863
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 78.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, Yokohama, November 28, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith Nos. 1, 2,…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, December 1, 1863
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 80.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanawaga, Yokohama, December 1, 1863. Sir: Last evening Takemoto Kai-no-kami, senior governor, and five other governors…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, December 14, 1863
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 81.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, December 14, 1863. Sir: As stated in my despatch No. 73, of the 11th ultimo,…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward , Washington, January 4, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 1.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, January 4, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herwith No. 1, translation of…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, January 6, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 5.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, January 6, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that the United States…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, January 7, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 7.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, January 7, 1864. The Tycoon’s palace again destroyed by fire accidentally. Demands made for $32,000,…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, January 22, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 11.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, January 22, 1864. Sir: I have the satisfaction to inform you that J. D. Buckley,…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, January 30, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 16.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, January 30, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that I have received…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, February 16, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 18.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanawaga, February 16, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to enclose you No. 1, translation of…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, February 25, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 19.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, February 25, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to enclose No. 1, a copy of…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, February 29, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 20.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, February 29, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, March 16, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 22.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, March 16, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to inform you of the second visit…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, March 17, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 24.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, March 17, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to inform you of the arrival of…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, April 5, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 30.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, April 5, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith No. 1, copy of…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, April 8, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 31.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, April 8, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that an embassy has…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, May 4, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 32.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, May 4, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that M. Duchesne de…