John Tyler actually said...

The exports, too, from the United States to China constitute an interesting and growing part of the commerce of the country.

Events appear likely to break down and soften this spirit of nonintercourse and to bring China ere long into the relations which usually sub...

In reply to the resolution of the Senate of the 14th December, I transmit herewith the accompanying letter

Far remote from the dominions of European powers, its growth and prosperity as an independent state may yet be in a high degree useful to al...