Correspondence Respecting Affairs in Japan - July to November 1861 including the attack on the British Legation in Edo (Tokyo)
[Japan] Fascinating correspondence from the very early days of England's official presence in Edo (Tokyo) including the attack on the legation at Tozenji and the injuries inflicted, the reasons for the attack, papers found on the assailants and their supposed employers. Also, a recent journey through the interior of Japan, receipt of despatches [sic], present state of relations with Japan, a letter from the Tycoon to the Queen rejecting the opening to foreigners of Hiogo [Hyogo] and Ne-egata [Niigata], and lists of the principal Japanese officers and chieftains.
Presented to both Houses of Parliament by Command of Her Majesty.
London. Printed by Harrison and Sons. 1862.
pp[2], 73[1]. 32.4 x 20.7cm.
In very good condition. Complete but probably disbound from a larger volume containing other government documents. b36091690
