[Translation.] Sir: We have the honor to make the following communication: Lately an ambassador was sent from the Italian government, who applied to make a treaty, but we intended to…
[Translation.] Sir: We have to inform your excellency that it has been published that his Majesty the Tycoon is dead, and herewith send you a copy of that proclamation. Which…
[Translation.] We have to inform you that the form of passport to be issued to any Japanese, without distinction of class, either official or merchant, who may wish to travel…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Van Valkenburgh Legation of the United States, London, December 27, 1866. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 26th October, and…
[Translation.] 29th of 12th Month, 2d Year of Kaion, (February 3, 1867.) We have the honor to inform you that we concluded the treaty with Denmark. With respect and regard,…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh No. 11.] Department of State, Washington, March 5, 1867. Sir: Here with I enclose a copy in translation of a note which was addressed…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh No. 12.] Department of State, Washington, March 28, 1867. Sir: I have received your telegram dated February 22d, announcing the departure of two commissioners…
[Untitled] We have heard that recently there was war in Corea with the French, and that a merchant vessel of the United States was treated with great cruelty in the…
[Untitled] Osacca, May 15, 1867. We have received your letter in relation to the balance of the Simoneseki indemnity, which, in accordance with agreement, was expected to be paid on…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh No. 19.] Department of State, Washington, July 6, 1867. Sir: You are aware of the purchase by the Japanese government of the iron-clad ram…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh No. 21.] Department of State, Washington, July 12, 1867. Sir: Your despatch No. 26, of the 18th of May last, on the subject of…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh No. 23.] Department of State, Washington, July 23, 1867, Sir: I have received your despatch No. 24, dated the 18th of May last. With…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh No. 27.] Department of State, Washington, September 9, 1867. Sir : I transmit herewith a copy of a memorial signed by Bishop Potter and…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh No. 32.] Department of State, Washington, October 7, 1867. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 23d of August,…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh No. 32½.] Department of State, Washington, October 10, 1867. Sir: Your despatch of the 21st of August last, No. 41, has been received. No…
[Translation.] 2d day of the 11th month of the 3d year of keio, (November 27, 1867.) I have the honor to make the following communication to your excellency: I have…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh. No. 42.] Department of State, Washington, January 27, 1868. Sir: Your dispatch of the 2d of December, No. 68, has been received. The telegraph…
[Translation.] 4th of 1st month, (January 28,) 1868. Sir: We have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your excellency’s communication in reply to ours, on the subject of neutrality…
[Untitled] United States Steamer Oneida, Hiogo, Japan, February 5, 1868. Sir: I have the honor to receive your communication of the 4th instant, and at your request have held a…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh. No. 45.] Department of State, Washington, February 27, 1868. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch of the 13th…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh. No. 47.] Department of State, Washington, March 24, 1868. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your very interesting dispatch of the 16th…