Mr. Seward to Baron Gerolt.

Sir: Since our interview the other day concerning the relations of our respective governments with the government of Japan, a letter has been addressed by the President to his Majesty the Tycoon of Japan, and by myself to his Majesty’s ministers for foreign affairs, in answer to the communications which were submitted for your perusal, at the conference referred to, on the subject of the proposed extension of the time stipulated by treaty for the opening of certain cities and ports in that empire. I enclose for your information transcripts of these replies, and avail myself of the occasion to offer to you renewed assurances of my high consideration.

WILLIAM H. SEWARD.

Baron Von Gerolt, &c., &c., &c.