PRUYN, Minister, &c., &c., &c., Japan to Their Excellencies Wakisaka Nakatsaka no Tayu, Midsuno Idsumi no Kami, Itakura Suwo no Kam, June 28, 1862

Mr. Pruyn to Japanese Ministers for Foreign Affairs

More than a day has passed since the attack on the British legation, and yet I have had neither a written communication from your excellencies, nor a visit from one of the governors of foreign affairs, in relation thereto.

You will readily see that so great an outrage must have created great solicitude, as well as indignation, on the part of the representatives of the treaty powers. And this omission on your part I feel more bound to notice, as it is so different from your conduct in 1861, when, at an early hour of the succeeding day, you caused assurances to be given Mr. Harris of your regret at what had happened, and of your ability and disposition to protect the foreign ministers.

I can only hope that this omission, which I have now to regret, is occasioned neither by your indifference to the feelings of the other representatives, nor by your want of disposition or ability to protect them.

With respect and courtesy,