Meiji to the address of the Peruvian minister, March 1, 1873

Reply of the Mikado to the address of the Peruvian minister.

royal reply to the envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of peru.

We are highly gratified that you, sir, have come hither as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary from his excellency the President of Peru, bearing credentials from the same, with the expressed desire that the friendship between both countries may be closer drawn.

It is not to be doubted, sir, that your ability will enable you to sustain the duty intrusted, and accomplish the desire of the President, be prospered, and the friendly relations between both countries may be lasting.