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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
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"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

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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

About Townsend Harris

Townsend Harris was a Businessman from United States (1804–1878).

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This quote is attributed to Townsend Harris, a Businessman from United States.
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Townsend Harris lived from 1804 – 1878.