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 Copy Share Image
The President regards the Japanese as a brave people; but courage, though useful in time of war, is subordinate to knowledge of arts; hence,… — Townsend Harris Copy Share Image
In time of war steamships and improved arms are the most important things. — Townsend Harris Copy Share Image
The United States have no possessions in the east and do not desire to have any, as other countries do. — Townsend Harris Copy Share Image
Open the doors to all. Let the children of the rich and the poor take their seats together and know of no distinction save… — Townsend Harris Copy Share Image
If you make a treaty first with the United States and settle the matter of the opium trade, England cannot change this, though she… — Townsend Harris Copy Share Image
The President of the United States thinks that for the Japanese opium is more dangerous than war. — Townsend Harris Copy Share Image
If Japan had been near to either England or France, war would have broken out long ago. — Townsend Harris Copy Share Image
The expense of a war could be paid in time; but the expense of opium, when once the habit is formed, will only increase… — Townsend Harris Copy Share Image
Two things are desired in order that intercourse may be had: First, that a minister or agent be allowed to reside at the capital.… — Townsend Harris Copy Share Image
Any nation that refuses to hold intercourse with other nations must expect to be excluded from this family. — Townsend Harris Copy Share Image
By means of steam one can go from California to Japan in eighteen days. — Townsend Harris Copy Share Image
