[Translation.] Copy of instructions to Baron Brin, attache of the legation of France in Japan, at Hiogo. HIOGO, February 9, 1868. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that…
[Translation.] M. Roches to Mr. Van Valkenburgh. (Kobé,) Hiogo, February 9, 1868. My Dear Colleague: I have the honor to inform you that I leave to the Baron Brin, attaché…
Memorandum addressed to his honorable colleagues by Mr. Leon Roches, minister of France in Japan. After the events which have happened under our eyes, there is every reason to examine,…
[Extract.] Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. No. 11.] Legation of the United States, Hiogo, February 18, 1868. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that M. Leon Roches,…
[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…