Letter

[Untitled], May 17, 1867

Author

VAN VALKENBURGH, Minister Resident of the United States in Japan,

Date

May 17, 1867

Type

Letter

Language

English

[Untitled]

Legation of the United States in Japan, Osacca, May 17, 1867.

In pursuance of previous agreements, which were duly confirmed in this city, the citizens of the United States are informed that the port of Hiogo and one on the west coast of Niphon, and also the cities of Yedo and Osacca, will be opened to them on the 1st January next.

Ground for the purpose of residence and trade has been set apart at Hiogo and Osacca: and as soon as similar arrangements for Yedo and the port on the west coast shall be completed, notice will be given accordingly.

R. B. VAN VALKENBURGH, Minister Resident of the United States in Japan,

Topics

19th Century Diplomacy Reconstruction

Sources

FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortie View original source ↗

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.