The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-04-08
From the Bostou Post.
LETTER FROM COMMODORE PERRY-AMERICAN

is probably not generally known that when the Japan
expedition decided upon, Com Perry suggested to
few of manufacturing agents that samples of the
rious domestic and wooen fabrics should be taken
by him for the Japanese aud the natives Of
other countries with whom he hoped open intercourse
The introduction in this way of manufactures he
thought would lead in time large and prosperous
trade This suggestion readily and acquiesced in
by the agents and most Of the principal mills in this part
Of the country prepared samples Of their fabrics which
carried by the squadron They disposed Of
by Com Perry, related by him in the accompanying
letter. which, though intended for publication,
information too important not to be generally diff
fused 1t proper TO state that Com Perry ia acceding
to request give the letter publicity, says: 1t was
written amidst the pressure of other engrossng occupa-
tons and without the emotes idea Of its being published
II will be observed that Com. Perry gives some vaua-
BILE hints in regard to the articles most in requiston
among the islands and il is to be hoped that the
ports Of those hitherto unapproachabe countries about
to be- If they not already opened that the day
distant when shall hear Of the shipments of whole
goes of American manufactures in that direction;
WASHINGTON February ~, 1858
GKSrLEAHs: have been prevented by constant occupa-
ton from making any statement with reference to the
specimens OF domestic goods placed at my disposal for
grauous distribution by yourselves and other gentlemen
Of Boston and New York
Most Of the kinds presented the interior
authorities and common people of japan and Loo Choo
and sent TO Formcsa for distribution in the
vicinity of the coal mines OF that island The balance
naioing after nay return from Japan transferred TO
The Hon. Mr.. Mcane commissioners to China, TO be dis
posed OF by him as the donors desired.
The quality Of the American cottons found 10
be far superior the fabrics produced from similar
staple by the people OF those countries that they of
course highly valued, both in Japan and Loo Choo.
The laws regulating the garments TO be worn by the
various classes very precise their FORM cclo &C
and hence the difficulty OF bringing about changes in this
as in all their customs
The climate of the islands OF Loo Choo IL better adapted
for the lighter fabrics whilst the temperature OF Japan
corresponding in many respects with that OF Atlantic
States, from Maine South Carolina inclusive requires
that for comfort the inhabitants should be clad
yestments though from OF the material for the
ufac,ure OF wooen cloths the Japanese obliged to
custom themselves to clothing altogether unsuited TO the
weather which prevails in the winter months Their
lgion torbdding The destruction Of warm blood animals
for food and their general adherence diet Of fish,
etables and eggs renders il for them
other useful qusduped the horse for the road
and for purposes, ana few cattle for the plough
IL strikes therefore, that wooen cloths Of assorted
qualities would be TO the Japanese acceptable than
the cotons and these should be chiefly Of the darker coli
ora But with regard TO the colors selections may be
made hy reference the drawings OF costumes which
to appear the report of the Japan expedition to be pub
lished during the presen year.
Mcssrs A. l. A. LAwsEscR CO. Boston.