Two things are desired in order that intercourse may be had: First, that a minister or agent be allowed to reside at the capital. Second, that commerce between different countries be freely allowed.
Townsend HarrisIf Japan had been near to either England or France, war would have broken out long ago.
Townsend HarrisThe President regards the Japanese as a brave people; but courage, though useful in time of war, is subordinate to knowledge of arts; hence, courage without such knowledge is not to be highly esteemed.
Townsend HarrisIt appears that the English think the Japanese... are fond of opium, and they want to bring it here also.
Townsend Harris