The President is of opinion that if Japan makes a treaty with the United States, all other foreign countries will make the same kind of a treaty, and Japan will be safe thereafter. Townsend Harris countryforeignjapan Change image and share on social
It will be quite satisfactory if you open them gradually, as the circumstances may require; but the President assures you that this will not be the case if you make a treaty with England first. Townsend Harris assurecasecircumstance Change image and share on social
Since the invention of steamships distant countries have become like those that are near at hand. Townsend Harris countrydistanthand Change image and share on social
The President wishes the Japanese to be very prudent about the introduction of opium, and if a treaty is made, he wishes that opium may be strictly prohibited. Townsend Harris introductionjapanesemake Change image and share on social
