![]() ![]() ![]() There was a time when the ancient laws of your imperial majesty's government were first made.Ībout the same time America, which is sometimes called the New World, was first discovered and settled by the Europeans. We know that the ancient laws of your imperial majesty's government do not allow of foreign trade, except with the Chinese and the Dutch but as the state of the world changes and new governments are formed, it seems to be wise, from time to time, to make new laws. I am desirous that our two countries should trade with each other, for the benefit both of Japan and the United States. Your imperial majesty's subjects are skilled in many of the arts. Japan is also a rich and fertile country, and produces many very valuable articles. Our great State of California produces about sixty millions of dollars in gold every year, besides silver, quicksilver, precious stones, and many other valuable articles. Our steamships can go from California to Japan in eighteen days. The United States of America reach from ocean to ocean, and our Territory of Oregon and State of California lie directly opposite to the dominions of your imperial majesty. I have particularly charged Commodore Perry to abstain from every act which could possibly disturb the tranquillity of your imperial majesty's dominions. The Constitution and laws of the United States forbid all interference with the religious or political concerns of other nations. ![]() I have directed Commodore Perry to assure your imperial majesty that I entertain the kindest feelings toward your majesty's person and government, and that I have no other object in sending him to Japan but to propose to your imperial majesty that the United States and Japan should live in friendship and have commercial intercourse with each other. Perry, an officer of the highest rank in the navy of the United States, and commander of the squadron now visiting Your imperial majesty's dominions. I send you this public letter by Commodore Matthew C. President of the United States of America (presented by Commodore Perry on July 14, 1853) President Millard Fillmore’s letter to the Emperor of Japan President Fillmore’s letter to the Emperor of Japan, delivered July 14, 1853Ĭommodore Perry’s letter to Senior Councillor Hayashi, March 10, 1854 ![]()
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