11 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward.

Feb. 18

12

Feb. 24

45 Mr. Seward to Mr. VanValkenburgh.

13 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward.

Feb. 27
Feb. 28

Opinion of the French minister concerning
the relations of the foreign representa-
tives with the two contending parties in
Japan.

Neutrality to be observed by the foreign
representatives in the civil war.
Political changes which have taken place
in Japan.

Action of the foreign representatives con-
cerning the delivery of the Stonewall by
the government of the United States to
that of the Japanese. Return of the
French minister. Position of Japanese
affairs. Action of the Mikado's govern-
ment in relation to the punishment of the
officers who made the attack upon the
foreign settlement at Hiogo.

March 1 Interview between the French minister and
the Tycoon concerning the abdication of
the latter.

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671

677

677

679

Van Valkenburgh.|

burgh to Mr.

Seward.

31 Mr. Van Valken. April 2 Postponement of the opening of Yedo and

Neegata, on account of the unsettled
condition of affairs.

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