Robert Hewson Pruyn was an American lawyer, militia general, diplomat, and politician from Albany, New York. He was most notable for his service as Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Adjutant General of New York, and United States Minister Resident to Japan.
[Untitled] No. 7.] Yokohama, June 7, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of yesterday’s date, communicating to me that you had been instructed…
No. 1. Col. Neale to Mr. Pruyn Her Majesty’s Legation, Yedo, June 27, 1862. Sir: It is with deep regret I have to inform you that this legation has passed…
[Untitled] We received your letter, No. 84, dated the 27th June, 1862, and fully understood all you stated in relation to the accident that happened at the English legation. As…
[Untitled] We received your letters, Nos. 71 and 73, dated the 6th of June, and understood that a short sword, which was stolen when our embassy was in the United…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 13.] Department of State, Washington, August 7, 1862. Sir: Your despatches Nos. 16 to 21, inclusive, and those of your predecessor, numbered 13, 14,…
[Untitled] 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…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 14.] Department of State, Washington, September 15, 1862. Sir: Your despatches Nos. 23 and 24, both dated June 9, have been received. It is…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 24.] Department of State, Washington, September 25, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of June 30 (No. 31) has been received. The President has received with…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 25.] Department of State, Washington, September 29, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of July 8 (No. 37) has been submitted to the President. He has…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 26.] Department of State, Washington, December 2, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of August 27 (No 41) has been received. It brings your views upon…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 29.] Department of State, Washington, December 13, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of September 18 (No. 50) has been submitted to the President. The tragical…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 32.] Department of State, Washington, January 20, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of November 20 has been received. The President is gratified with your success…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 35.] Department of State, Washington, January 31, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of September 10 (No. 47) has been received. The letter, of which it…
The Japanese Ministers to Mr. Pruyn [Enclosure No. 2.—Translation.] We have to state to your excellency that this morning, past 2 o’clock, the British legation constructed on the heights at…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 38.] Department of State, Washington, April 4, 1863. Sir: Your despatch No. 63, dated the 16th of December last, was duly received. It relates…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 39.] Department of State, Washington, April 17, 1863. Sir: Tour despatch of the 27th of January last, No. 8, has been received, and I…
Japanese ministers to Mr. Pruyn [Enclosure No. 1.—Translation.] We have to inform your excellency that the British minister, by letter of the 6th instant, has fully acquainted us with a…
Japanese ministers to Mr. Pruyn [Enclosure No. 2—.Translation.] We have to inform your excellency that the British envoy has recently communicated to us a demand for damages and other matters…
[Confidential.] Legation and Consulate General of France in Japan, May 5, 1863. Sir: I have had the honor to inform you, verbally, of the position taken by France in regard…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 41.] Department of State, Washington, June 6, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of the 16th of February (No. 10) has been received. The President cheerfully…
[By Telegraph.] Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn Department of State, Washington, June 18, 1863. Sir: You will co-operate with the representatives of the other treaty powers in any difficulties which…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 42.] Department of State, Washington, June 29, 1863. Sir: Tour despatch of April 10 (No. 15) has been submitted to the President. It is…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 43.] Department of State, Washington, July 7, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the reception of your several despatches bearing the dates…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 44.] Department of State, Washington, July 9, 1863. Sir: In fulfilment of the announcement made in my instruction to you of the 4th of…