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This is the letter penned by Prince Regent Heungseon Daewongun, King Gojong’s father, with the aim of conciliating the Donghak army. In a relatively gentle tone, he seeks to pacify them, acknowledging their position while urging them to return home since their actions are deemed unlawful. Attached at the end the letter is the document presented to the governor of Chungcheong-do by the Donghak army, responding to the prince’s conciliation letter. Between the eighth and ninth lunar month of 1894, the conciliation letter was announced nationwide.