If I write in my name to the agents of England and France residing in Asia and inform them that Japan is ready to make a commercial treaty with their countries, the number of steamers will be reduced from fifty to two or three.
Townsend Harris Quotes
As the treaty made with the United States was the first treaty entered into by your country with other countries, therefore the President regards Japan with peculiar friendliness.
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| Birth: | 3rd October, 1804 |
| Death: | 25th February, 1878 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Businessman, Politician |
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