Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortieth Congress

[Telegram.]

Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward.

No. 101.]

Legation of the United States, Yokohama, September 27, 1868.

Sir: War continues; lighting in the north. Rumor that Neegata is burned not authentic. Kioto Mikado has changed name of Yedo to East Kioto, and declares his intention of coming there soon. Open ports quiet.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

R. B. VAN VALKENBURGH.

Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.