ز

July 12

799

801

802

49......do.....

The attack on the British legation....
July 15 Decision of the Netherlands consul general
not to return to the capital.
Oct. 14 Detection and death of two of the assail-
ants of the British legation, and steps
taken to secure the arrest of the others.
Obligation entered into by a secret as-
sociation, having for its object the ex-
pulsion of foreigners.

Nov. 23 The question in regard to the opening of
the ports. The steps taken to obtain
satisfaction for the murderof Mr. Heus-
ken, and to insure the future security
of foreign legations in Japan.
Efforts of the Japanese government to
bring the murderers of Mr. Heusken to
justice. Payment of $10,000 for the
benefit of Mrs. Heusken.

50......do.

Nov. 27

52......do..

Dec. 2 Transmitting correspondence with the dip-
lomatic representatives of European pow-
ers in Japan in regard to the postpone-
ment of the opening of the city of Yedo
to trade.

1862.

16 Mr. Pruyn to Mr. April 30

804

806

807

8 Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward.

1862. Jan. 23

8 Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame.

12 Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward.

March 22

Visit to Ningpo. Its condition. Measures
for the protection of the foreign settle-
ment. Depredations of the rebels on
their approach to Shanghai. Steps taken
for the defence of the city by French and
English troops and American volunteers.
Establishment of a consulate at Kin-
Kiang.

March 6 Instructions in regard to relations with the
imperial government, and co-operation
with the French and British ministers
for the protection of the lives and prop-
erty of Americans. Identity of the
interests of Great Britain, France, and
the United States in China.
Payment of claims in accordance with the
award of the commissioners. Progress
of the war. The imperialists defeat the
rebels in several battles, and propose at-
tempting to recapture Ningpo. Notice
for the removal of foreign merchants.
Opening of ports of Tungchow and New-
chang to certain specified trade. Ap-
pointment of consul at Tein-tsin.
Approval of Mr. Burlingame's proceedings-

832

839

839

14 Mr. Seward to Mr. May 29 Burlingame.

April

2

842

April 22
May 19

22 Mr. Burlingame to July 24 Mr. Seward.

15 Mr. Seward to Mr. Aug. Burlingame.