Letter
VAN VALKENBURGH, Minister Resident of the United States in Japan to J. Stahel , United States, February 19, 1868
[Untitled]
Legation of the United States in Japan, Hiogo, February 19, 1868.
Sir: Having been officially informed of the existence of war in Japan between the Mikado and Tycoon, after a conference and agreement with all my colleagues, the representatives of foreign powers now at this place, I have issued a notice demanding that strict neutrality be observed by all citizens of the United States. Copies of this notice I inclose herewith. You will please cause it to be properly published to such citizens in your jurisdiction, and, so far as is possible, see it carried into effect. I have given similar notice to our consular agents at both Hiogo and Osaka.
I have the honor to be, sir, yours, very respectfully,
R. B. VAN VALKENBURGH, Minister Resident of the United States in Japan.
General J. Stahel, United States Consul, Kanagawa.
Topics
Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet
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 Third Session of the Fortiet.