Marc is the vessel selected by the Japanese Govt to proceed to the
Bonin Islands, & that it is expected that she will be
despatched about the 15th inst aut-
(Copy)
In Sir H. Parkes
20167 of
11 Oct. 1875
Yedo
Nov 9. 1875
I wish
you
to proceed to the
Bonin Islands in HMS Curlew to
ascertain the
number & condition
of the British subjects & other foreign settlers living there.
And to observe the steps
which I understand the Japanese Govt contemplate taking for establishing Japanese authority throughout the group.
Your familiarity with the subject
renders it unnecessary
for me to ...
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