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William H. Seward to Charles Hale, January 23, 1867
Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale No. 29.] Department of State, Washington, January 23, 1867. Sir : Your despatch of December 27, No. 72, has been received and is approved. You…
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Charles Hale to William H. Seward, December 27, 1866
[Extract.] Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward No. 72.] Agency and Consulate General U. S. of America, Alexandria, Egypt, December 27, 1866. Sir : I have the honor to report that,…
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Charles Hale to William H. Seward, December 8, 1866
Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward No. 70.] Agency and Consulate General U. S. of America, Alexandria, Egypt, December 8, 1866. Sir : Your telegram, in answer to mine of the…
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[Untitled], November 27, 1867
[Untitled] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, November 27, 1867. Citizens of the United States are informed that in conjunction with my colleagues, I have made arrangements with…
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Ogasawara Iki No Kami to R. B. Van Valkenburgh, November 27, 1867
[Translation.] 2d day of the 11th month of the 3d year of keio, (November 27, 1867.) I have the honor to make the following communication to your excellency: I have…
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Van Valkenburgh to William H. Seward, December 3, 1867
Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward No. 69.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, December 3, 1867. Sir: With reference to the opening of the city of Yedo…
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Van Valkenburgh to William H. Seward, December 2, 1867
Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward No. 68.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, December 2, 1867. Sir: Since my No. 62, under date of November 7th, in…
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Van Valkenburgh to William H. Seward, November 20, 1867
Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward No. 66.] Legation of the United States, Yedo, November 20, 1867. Sir: Your No. 23, under date of July 23d, “concerning the purpose of…
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[Untitled], Keio, 3d year, 9th month, (October, 1867.)
[Untitled] Having heard of the abilities and honest character of Charles Walcott Brooks, residing at San Francisco, in the United States, on the advice of H. E. R. B. Van…
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[Untitled], 28th day of 9th month of Keio, 3d year, (October 25, 1867.)
[Untitled] His Excellency R. B. Van Valkenburgh, Minister Resident of the United States : I have the honor to communicate to your excellency the following: You were kind enough to…
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[Untitled], September 16, 1867
[Untitled] No. 80.] Legation of the United States, Yedo, September 16, 1867. Since the establishment of the line of steamers between San Francisco and Yokohama, which, in a short time…
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Van Valkenburgh to William H. Seward, November 18, 1867
Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward No. 65.] Legation of the United States, Yedo, November 18, 1867. Sir: Since the establishment by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company of a line…
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Van Valkenburgh to William H. Seward, November 16, 1867
Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward No. 64.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, November 16, 1867. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith, No. 1, copy…
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PETITJEAN, Vicaire Apostolique of Japan to E. B. Van Valkenburgh, October 14, 1867
[Untitled] Yokohama, October 14, 1867. Sir: I should wish very much to present verbally to your excellency the new expression of our gratitude for all you have kindly done in…
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Van Valkenburgh to William H. Seward, November 12, 1867
Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward No. 63.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, November 12, 1867. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your…
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[Untitled], The 2d day of the 10th month of the 3d year of K. U, (October 28, 1867.)
[Untitled] His Excellency R. B. Van Valkenburgh, Minister Resident of the United States : I have the honor to transmit herewith for your excellency’s information a copy of a proclamation…
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Van Valkenburgh to William H. Seward, November 7, 1867
Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward No. 62.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, November 7, 1867. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith, No. 1, copy…
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Van Valkenburgh to William H. Seward, October 22, 1867
Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward No. 56.] Legation of the United States, Yedo, October 22, 1867. Sir: I have not yet received from the Japanese government the agreement and…
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[Translation.], October 19, 1867
[Translation.] His Excellency R. B. Van Valkenburgh, Minister Resident of the United States of America : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 23d…
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[Untitled], September 23, 1867
[Untitled] No. 83.] Legation of the United States, Yedo, September 23, 1867. Sir:Your excellency is no doubt acquainted with the peculiar circumstances rendering-agricultural and mining pursuits so profitable in the…