[Translation of a notice posted in Hiogo and Kobé on the 8th day of February, 1868.] Fifteenth day of First Month,(February 8, 1868.) The envoy of the Mikado has been…
[Translation.] February 13, 1868. The Emperor having assumed to himself the treaty-making power, I have received his mandate that all the engagements hitherto existing are to be observed. I have…
[Translation of a letter received February 11, 1868.] Eighteenth day of First Month, (February 11, 1868.) I have the honor to communicate the following: I washita Sajiemow, Ito Shinosoke, Nakajima…
[Inclosure.—Translation.] February 13, 1868. His Majesty considers that the demands of the foreign representatives for the punishment of the outrage committed by Bezen’s retainers are perfectly reasonable, and will inflict…
[Translation.] February 14, 1868. The undersigned has the honor to acknowledge receipt of the dispatch of the six representatives, dated February 9, 1868, and begs to inform them that he…
[Untitled] Hiogo, February 9, 1868. The undersigned, having yesterday informed his excellency Hegashi Kuse Sakino Soshio, envoy of his Majesty the Mikado, of the treacherous and murderous attack made upon…
Commander Creighton to General Van Valkenburgh. United States Steamer Oneida, (3d rate,) Hiogo, Japan, February 9, 1868. Sir: Your communication of the 8th instant is received; all of the United…
Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Commander Creighton. No 23.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Hiogo, February 8, 1868. Sir: I have the honor to communicate to you a copy…
[Translation.] The Emperor of Japan announces to the sovereigns of all foreign nations, and to their subjects, that permission has been granted to the Shogoon Tokugawa Yoshuiobu to return the…
Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. No. 10.] Legation of the United States, Hiogo, February 17, 1868. Sir: On the 8th instant, Hagashi Kuza Saki Noshosho, envoy of his Majesty…