John Tyler actually said...

"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"

"Considering, therefore, that the United States possesses so large a share of the intercourse with those islands, it is deemed not unfit to make the declaration that their Government seeks, nevertheles..."