MESSAGE of THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

To the Senate and House of Representatives:

　(전략)
　Prompted by a desire to put an end to the barbarous treatment of our shipwrecked sailors on the Corean coast, I instructed our minister at Peking to endeavor to conclude a convention with Corea for securing the safety and Humane treatment of such mariners.
　Admiral Rodgers was instructed to accompany him, with a sufficient force to protect him in case of need.
　A small surveying party sent out, on reaching the coast, was treacherously attacked at a disadvantage. Ample opportunity was given for explanation and apology for the insult. Neither came. A force was then landed. After an arduous march over a rugged and difficult country, the forts from which the outrages had been committed were reduced by a gallant assault and were destroyed. Having thus punished the criminals, and having vindicated the honor of the flag, the expedition returned, finding it impracticable, under the circumstances, to conclude the desired convention. I respectfully refer to the correspondence relating thereto, herewith submitted, and leave the subject for such action as Congress may see fit to take.
　(후략)

U. S. GRANT

EXECUTIVE MANSION, December 4, 1871