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==Arrival in Japan==
==Arrival in Japan==
Henry Heusken was a Dutchman who immigrated to the United States in [[1853]]. At first living in New York, he joined [[Townsend Harris]] as a Dutch translator, and arrived in Japan in the 8th month of [[1856]]. He assisted Harris with negatiations in Shimoda, and the American legation was moved to [[Edo]] in [[1857]].
Henry Heusken was a Dutchman who immigrated to the United States in [[1853]]. At first living in New York, he joined [[Townsend Harris]] as a Dutch translator, and arrived in Japan in the 8th month of [[1856]]. He assisted Harris with negatiations in Shimoda, and the [[American Legation]] was moved to [[Edo]] in [[1857]].
While living in Edo, Heusken was the most visible and well known of the Edo diplomats, often seen riding his horse about the city, and was thus a prime target for assassination.
While living in Edo, Heusken was the most visible and well known of the Edo diplomats, often seen riding his horse about the city, and was thus a prime target for assassination.
