Masatomo was the fourth son of [[Hotta Masayoshi]], the ''[[roju|rôjû]]'' (shogunate Elder) famous for his role in negotiating the [[Harris Treaty]]. | Masatomo was the fourth son of [[Hotta Masayoshi]], the ''[[roju|rôjû]]'' (shogunate Elder) famous for his role in negotiating the [[Harris Treaty]]. |