To the Meiji of Japan
From the Romanovs of Russia
The Third Rome, the Empire of All the Russias, will recognize your imposter government and not take action against those that have eliminated our greatest ally under the following conditions:
1) The entirety of the isles of Hawai'i, Jeju-Do, the Kurils, Mindanao, Negros, Panay, Palawan, and all inconsequential islands in their vicinity will be transfered to the Russian crown, for varying reasons including illegal occupation and deals agreed upon by the governments of Russia and Japan prior to the removal of His Imperial Majesty's Shogun Tokugawa.
2) The Russian Orthodox Curch will be given full access to the territory and people of Japan without any hinderence. Should they disobey the laws of the Empire of Japan they will be tried by a court consisting of five Japanes and five Russian jurors.
3) A treaty of mutual protection shall be signed by the Crown of Russia and the Crown of Japan guaranteeing further co-operation.
4) A treaty of open waters shall be signed by the Crown of Russia and the Crown of Japan.
Consider these conditions and their results carefully. If you do so, we are certain you will agree with our position.