OYE TAKEE , Kanagawa Keii Gen. no Kaim to Ed. Zappe, August 30, 1872

Sir: Your opinion upon the finding and recommendation in the case of the Maria Luz has been received by me, and has had my very careful attention.

The finding and recommendation had already been by me submitted to the foreign department of the empire and approved; and your communication dated yesterday has also (last evening) been transmitted by me to the foreign office for its consideration.

I am now directed by that department to deliver a judgment in accordance with the finding and recommendation.

As to the objection made in yours, I shall take an early opportunity to give you more fully in writing my reasons for the finding, and some explanation of wherein I think you have taken an erroneous view of the matter.

I have the honor, &c.,