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Van Valkenburgh to William H. Seward, May 18, 1867
Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward No. 26.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Osacca, May 18, 1867. Sir: Having, in concert with my colleagues, the representatives of Great…
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Van Valkenburgh, to William H. Seward, May 10, 1867
Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward No. 23.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Osacca, May 10, 1867. Sir: I have this moment returned from the port of Hiogo,…
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The Tycoon’s reply to Sir Harry Parkes’s address, May 2, 1867
The Tycoon’s reply to Sir Harry Parkes’s address May 2, 1867. In holding, in accordance with the laws of my country, the supreme authority as handed down to me from…
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Sir Harry Parkes’s address to the Tycoon, May 2, 1867
Sir Harry Parkes’s address to the Tycoon Osacca, May 2, 1867. I have responded with feelings of profound respect and admiration to the invitation of your Highness to visit you…
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The Tycoon’s reply to General Van Valkenburgh, May 4, 1867
The Tycoon’s reply to General Van Valkenburgh, Osacca, May 4, 1867. Ever since we entered into treaty relations with the United States and opened our ports, the friendship between our…
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General Van Valkenburgh’s address to the Tycoon, May 4, 1867
General Van Valkenburgh’s address to the Tycoon Osacca, May 4, 1867. Sire: Appointed by the President to represent the United States at the court of your Majesty, I am instructed…
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Van Valkenburgh to William H. Seward, May 6, 1867
Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward No. 22.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Osacca, May 6, 1867. Sir: As stated in my despatch No. 20 of this series,…
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VAN VALKENBURGH, Minister Resident of the United States in Japan to Their Excellencies the, April 23, 1867
[Untitled] No. 34.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, April 23, 1867. I have the honor to inform your excellencies of the arrival of the United States steamers…
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[Untitled], 8th day of the 3d month of the 3d year of Cay An, (April 12, 1867.)
[Untitled] His Excellency R. B. Van Valkenburgh, Minister Resident of the United States of America, &c., &c., &c.: We have to state to your excellency that while we wrote to…
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VAN VALKENBURGH, Minister Resident of the United States in Japan to Their Excellencies the, March 30, 1867
[Untitled] No. 29.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, March 30, 1867. The time is rapidly approaching when the cities of Osacca and Yedo, and the ports of…