Y Garcia to A true translation. J. FREDERICO ELMORE , Secretary Permian Legation, March 6, 1873

Mr. Garcia to Mr. Long.

Sir: It has come to my knowledge, and is publicly known, that some years ago the Japanese government signed an agreement with the representatives of the treaty powers, in virtue of which the citizens and subjects of non-treaty powers, when coming under the jurisdiction of Japanese courts, would be tried only by a court composed in a certain particular manner agreed upon.

Afterward the government of Japan, wishing to annul the agreement, asked that it might be amended, in consequence of which anew convention has been signed on the subject by this government with the foreign diplomatic agents present at the time.

Having arrived in this country after the events referred to had transpired, it would he very interesting to me to possess a copy of the documents and correspondence upon this matter, and I would be exceedingly thankful to your excellency if your excellency would oblige me by furnishing me with a copy of them.

I have the honor to be your excellency’s most obedient servant,