Pacific Overtures1976

American Admiral:
Please hello! America back! Commodore Perry send hello. Also comes memorial plaque, President Fillmore wish bestow! Emperor read our letter? If no, Commodore Perry very sad. Emperor like our letter? If so, Commodore Perry very merry, President Fillmore still more glad! Last time we visit, too short. This time we visit for slow. Last time we come, come with warships, now with more ships, say hello! This time request use of port. Port for commercial intention, harbor with ample dimension!

Abe - First Councillor:
But you can't...

American Admiral:
Only one little port for a freighter.

American Admiral:
But you can't...

American Admiral:
Just for fun, be a sport!

Abe - First Councillor:
Maybe later...

American Admiral:
But we bring many recent invention! Kerosene and cement and a grain elevator, a machine you can rent called a 'train.'

Abe - First Councillor:
Maybe later...

American Admiral:
Also cannon to shoot, big loud salute, like so! [cannon fires] Say hello! [cannon fires again]

[Abe signs the treaty]

American Admiral:
Treaty meet approval? If no, Commodore Perry very fierce - Disregard confusion below, President Fillmore now name Pierce. Good, at last agreement is made! Letter will let us come again. First result of mutual trade, Commodore getting letter letting, counselor getting fancy pen!