John Tyler actually said...

"Events appear likely to break down and soften this spirit of nonintercourse and to bring China ere long into the relations which usually subsist between civilized states."

"She has agreed in the treaty with England that correspondence between the agents of the two Governments shall be on equal terms--a concession which it is hardly probable will hereafter be withheld fro..."

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

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