Mutual Advantage

"The United States of America and the Emperor of China cordially recognize the inherent and inalienable right of man to change his home and allegiance, and also the mutual advantage of the free migration and emigration of their citizens and subjects, respectively for purposes of curiosity, of trade, or as permanent residents."

-- Burlingame Treaty of 1868

Chinese and white miners prospecting in California's gold fields, 1852.
CHSA, Daniel K. E. Ching Collection, CHSA-04490A

 

 

 

 

 

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