Ogasawasi Iki No Kami to Sir Harry Parkes, K. C. B, December 4, 1867

[Translation.]

Sir: At the time when his Highness the Taikun succeeded his predecessor in the autumn of last year, he strongly declined accepting the office of Shogun; but afterwards having received pressing commands from the Mikado, he accepted and was thereafter invested with the office. Lately, however, as the result of previous representations, on the 19th November he represented to the Mikado that he wished to resign the office of Shogoon. Orders were then issued by the Mikado that, until the Daimios should come up to Kiota, on which further orders would be issued, the Taikun should attend to business as heretofore.

The above information I have received from my colleagues at Kiota, and have the honor to communicate for your information.

I have, &c.,