Letter
Ewackura Tomonei, to De Long, July 16, 1871
No. 5.
[Translation.]
Ministers of Foreign Affairs to Mr. De Long
Tokei, the 16th, 7th month, 4th year Miji.
Your Excellency: We have the honor to hastily bring to your knowledge the fact that, while the local government of Japan was hitherto divided into three classes, viz, Fu, Han, and Ken, that the title of Han is now entirely abolished and changed into that of Ken, for the future convenience of this nation.
With respect and consideration.
EWACKURA TOMONEI,
SERASHUNIA MUNVENORI, His Imperial Majesty’s Ministers for Foreign Affairs.
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