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==Life in Japan==

==Life in Japan==

Harris traveled by way of Siam ([[Thailand]]), after being named consul general in 1855. He negotiated a new commercial treaty there, and arrived at his post, a small seaport near Yokohama, in August 1856. He concluded the signing of the [[Treaty of Amity and Commerce]] between the [[United States]] and [[Japan]] on 29 July, 1858.  

Harris traveled by way of Siam ([[Thailand]]), after being named consul general in 1855. He negotiated a new commercial treaty there, and arrived at his post, a small seaport near Yokohama, in August 1856. He concluded the signing of the [[Treaty of Amity and Commerce]] between the United States and [[Japan]] on 29 July, 1858.  

Harris advised the [[Japanese]] in their conflicts with other countries when he was named minister resident. After submitting his resignation to President [[Abraham Lincoln]] in 1861, he retired to [[New York City]] and continued his involvement in the temperance movement and church, civic, and foreign affairs until he died there on February 25, 1878.

Harris advised the [[Japanese]] in their conflicts with other countries when he was named minister resident. After submitting his resignation in 1861, he retired to [[New York City]] and continued his involvement in the temperance movement and church, civic, and foreign affairs until his death.  

== See also ==

== See also ==

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