Townsend Harris was an American merchant and politician who served as the first United States Consul General to Japan. He negotiated the Harris Treaty between the US and Japan and is credited as the diplomat who first opened Shogunate Japan to foreign trade and culture in the Edo period.
Mr. Alcock to Mr. Harris. Her Majesty’s Legation,Yedo, July 6, 1861. Sir: Last night between eleven and twelve o’clock the British legation was suddenly attacked, and an entrance effected at…
Mr. Alcock to Mr. Harris. No. 37.] Her Majesty’s Legation,Yedo, July 8, 1861. Sir: I have to thank you for the congratulations of escape from the assassins, conveyed in your…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Harris. No. 23.] Department of State,Washington, October 21, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of the 9th of July (No. 28) has been received. The assaults committed upon…