Oguri Tadamasa;
Censor of the Japanese delegation; third-ranking in authority. Lord of Bungo.
March 31, 1860
International Hotel, San Francisco
Today two of our Japanese officials toured San Francisco and stayed in the International Hotel. Morita and I lodged at the navy yard instead though. We were told that the city was truly magnificent, especially since spring has come. A trading boat leaving for Japan made it possible for us to write home to our friends and families which we haven't been able to do since we got here. There was a grand send off for the trading boat and many American and Japanese officials watched as the boat left. There was the same usual fuss and we all enjoyed it. Its nice to have such grand events so regularly! One of the American officials was shot by the 21 gun salute! It definitely put a damper on the joyous day. That and the rain!
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