Letter

Higashi Kuse Saki No Sho Sho to R. B. Van Vankenburgh , American, February 26, 1868

[Translation.]

Sir: The Bizen retainer who gave the order to fire against the legations of the treaty powers is at present in the province of Bizen. He will be at once dispatched to Hiogo, and punishment will be inflicted on him. With respect and consideration,

HIGASHI KUSE SAKI NO SHO SHO.

His Excellency R. B. Van Vankenburgh, American Minister.

Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet View original source ↗
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.