Rear admiral Homer C. Blake; commander of the U.S. attacking force in Corea [in] 1871. "Very truly yours; Homer C. Blake Captain US Navy New York; Feb 16; 1878."
"Pak Yong Hio. Aged 25. Prince of the highest rank. Married a daughter of the former King; who is a niece of the present king. Was Embassador to Japan in 1881. In the new cabinet was made Minister of War; and Commander of the Northern and Southern…
"Sah Jai Pil. Aged 33. Graduate of the Tokio Military Academy; and Head of the Military Academy at Seoul. Appointed Vice-Commander of the Northern and Southern Army."