Letter to Emperor Komei, circa 1853Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874jpnContemporary Japanese manuscript translation of a letter from American President Millard Fillmore to Japanese Emperor Komei, presented by Commodore Matthew C. Perry on July 14, 1853. The letter outlines President Fillmore's aims to open trade relations with Japan. The translation was likely produced between July 1853 and February 1854Millard Fillmore (1800-1874), thirteenth president of the United States.Emperor Komei (1831-1867), 121st emperor of Japan.In Japanese