Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session Thirty-eighth Congress, Part III

[Telegram from Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward.]

No. 66.]

Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, November 29, 1864.

Sir: Two British officers, in citizen’s dress, Major Baldwin and Lieutena nt Bird, of the 20th regiment, have been murdered by Japanese at Kamakma, within treaty limits. Government declares itself anxious for their arrest, claiming it an act of hostility to itself.

Please inform Lord Lyons.

I have the honor to be your most obedient servant,

ROBT. H. PRUYN, Minister Resident of the United States in Japan.

Hon. William H. Seward. Secretary of State, &c., &c., &c.