Letter
[Untitled], 14th day of the 12th month of 2d year of his Majesty, (January 19, 1867.)
[Untitled]
His Excellency R. B. Van Valkenburgh, Minister Resident of the United States of America, &c., &c., &c.:
We have to inform your excellency that on the 5th instant, (January 10, 1867,) at Kioto, his Majesty the Tycoon received the title of Seii Dai Shongung Generallissimo, (chief executive. )
With respect and esteem,
INOMIYE KAWATSI NO KAMI.
INABA MUIO NO KAMI.
MATSDAIRA SUWO NO KAMI.
The 14th day of the 12th month of 2d year of his Majesty, (January 19, 1867.)
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortie
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortie.