Letter

William H. Seward to Robert H. Pruyn, June 18, 1863

[By Telegraph.]

Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn

Sir: You will co-operate with the representatives of the other treaty powers in any difficulties which may arise in Japan, and the Wyoming will obey your orders. You will keep this department advised of all your proceedings.

I am, sir, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM H. SEWARD

Robert H. Pruyn, Esq., &c., &c., Yedo.

Sources
FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the First Session Thirty-eighth 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 First Session Thirty-eighth .