Episode 3 of 4
Acceptance of Diplomatic Letter
- When
- July 11, 1853
- Where
- Edo
Rōjū Abe Masahiro decided that accepting the American letter did not violate Japanese sovereignty.
On July 11, senior rōjū Abe Masahiro temporized, deciding that simply accepting a letter from the Americans would not constitute a violation of Japanese sovereignty. This decision allowed Perry to remain in the bay and proceed with the delivery of his diplomatic message.
Sources
- Perry Expedition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
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