Letter
Hegashi Kuse Saki No Shosho to R. B. Van Vankenburgh , American, February 14, 1868
[Translation.]
February 14, 1868.
The undersigned has the honor to acknowledge receipt of the dispatch of the six representatives, dated February 9, 1868, and begs to inform them that he has received this morning the inclosed communication, agreeing to the settlement of the affair of Bizen’s retainers demanded by them.
The letter containing the apology of our government will be forwarded afterwards.
With respect and consideration,
HEGASHI KUSE SAKI NO SHOSHO.
His Excellency R. B. Van Vankenburgh, American Minister.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet.