Wakisaka Nakatsaka No Tayu to Robert H. Pruyn, August 29, 1862

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We have to state to your excellency that we sufficiently examined those who had any relations with Ito Gunbe, who, in the 5th month of this year, slipped into the temporary residence of the British envoy and was wounded while killing two British sentries, but no accomplices were found.

If this criminal were still alive he would be sentenced to death, but having committed suicide already, we ordered his remains to be destroyed, and those who had any relations with him to be sentenced to suitable punishments.

Having stated the foregoing to the chargé d’affaires and consul-general of Great Britain, transmitting three documents relating to the sentries in this case, we now enclose copies thereof to your excellency for your information.