Memorandum from Mr. Takahira to Mr. Hay.
Japanese Legation,
Washington , December 4, 1902 .
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.”