The expense of a war could be paid in time; but the expense of opium, when once the habit is formed, will only increase with time.
—Townsend Harris
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
Topics: Wishes
We were sent to this country by the President, who desires to promote the welfare of Japan, and are quite different from the ambassadors of other countries
—Townsend Harris
Topics: Welfare
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