Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 2, 1902

Memorandum from Mr. Takahira to Mr. Hay.

Japanese Legation,
Washington, December 4, 1902.

Copy of telegram from Baron Komura to Mr. Takahira, received December 4, 1902:

“His Excellency Buck, while attending duck-hunting party December 4, taken suddenly ill and died.

“Convey to the United States Government deepest condolence of Imperial Government.”