Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward
No. 52.]
Legation of the United States in
Japan,
Yedo,
October 7, 1867.
Sir: In my No. 45, under date of August 3d,
1867, I announced to you the safe arrival of Ono Tomogoro and Matsmoto
Judayu. I enclose, No. 1, copy translation of a communication received
by me from the Gorogio, expressing their gratitude for the manner in
which their commissioners had been received by our government, and their
entire satisfaction at the success of the mission.
They have probably announced their intention, on the arrival of the
Stonewall, of making up their accounts and paying the remainder due on
her purchase.
I have the honor to be, sir, your most obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward
Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.
[Translation.]
First 9th month in the year Kaion,
(September 28, 1887.)
His Excellency R. B. Van Valkenburgh,
Minister Resident of the United States of
America:
When Ono Tomogoro and Matsmoto Judayu were recently sent to your
country for the purpose of purchasing vessels of war, their
application was readily accepted by their excellencies William H.
Seward and Gideon Welles, Secretaries of State and of the Navy.
They succeeded in their mission, and were also successful in
satisfactorily settling with Mr. Robert H. Pruyn, all of which was
owing to your advice and assistance to us. We understand that the
steamer they purchased will arrive in our country before long.
We feel grateful for your kindness and that shown to our
commissioners by your government, and request you to write to your
government of it properly.
We write this to express our thankfullness.
With highest consideration and respect,
OGASAWARI IKI NO KAMI.
ENIABA HIOBU TAYER.
