Events, although small, have followed each other so rapidly as to leave no time to write. By 10 A.M. on the 8th, Princes of the blood royal, Prince Nwajima, and the Daimios of lesser note, assembled at the summer palace to accompany the Duke on board the _Galatea_, she having come over from Yokohama on the previous evening, where they were to inspect the ship and remain to luncheon. The _Ocean_ and _Pearl_ came over early in the morning. The morning had been rainy, but held up as we embarked. The launch grounded outside the islands, and as the tide was falling we cast off, and pulled on board the ships which were anchored between five and six miles from the shore. As we approached, the ships broke their masthead flags, manned yards, and fired royal salutes; looking as no other nation’s ships can look--ropes taut and yards square. Everything was most successful. The afternoon turned out fine, without being too hot. The royal visitors took their departure in _Ocean_ steam-launch at about 3.30 P.M., yards manned, and another salute. Our Prince’s royal standard was, after giving the steam-launch proper time to get out of sight, hauled down and my flag hoisted in its place; and then the signal made to weigh. We proceeded across under easy steam, and anchored at sunset, when the flag was transferred to the _Ocean_. On landing, it was evident, by the concourse of people, that the Prince was expected. He, however, preferred remaining in his own snug quarters on board, and I took advantage of the Legation carriage to get a lift up the hill. In the morning I went down to Aspinall’s office to thank him for his most kind offer of taking the entire charge and trouble of the bungalow off my hands, and then into Curio Street, where I invested $800 for H.R.H. in bronzes; also a trifle for myself. Grand dinner given by the 10th (Lincoln Regiment) to H.R.H. [Sidenote: Yokohama Sept. 12.] _Sabbath._--Pouring with rain, sufficiently to prevent our attending divine service. A great dinner was given on Friday night at the Legation, including the Japanese Princes, such foreign ministers as were in Yokohama, foreign Admirals, and officers commanding ships, followed by a ball, our countrywomen appearing to advantage. Prince tired; made his escape after two quadrilles and one waltz, which he danced with our friend Mrs. Marshall. H.R.H. took a quiet breakfast with us this morning, approving of our curry, and then went home to be tatooed. The merchants having kindly determined on giving me a parting dinner, invitations came out yesterday, including the Prince among the Captains invited to meet me. [Sidenote: Sept. 14.]