Fithian, Edwin.

Edwin Fithian, an engineer in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S. Steamer Frigate Susquehanna, accompanied Commodore Perry's Naval Expedition to Japan in 1854. The Susquehanna left the Bay of Yedo the day the treaty was to be signed to escort the U.S. minister to China.

Norris & Brothers, Philadelphia, Pa. firm that made the model train presented to the Emperor and Empress of Japan.

From the description of Letter : Hong Kong, to Messrs. Norris & Brothers, Philadelphia, Pa., 1854 Apr 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702163933

Edwin Fithian, an engineer in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S. Steamer Frigate Susquehanna, accompanied Commodore Perry's Naval Expedition to Japan in 1854. The Susquehanna left the Bay of Yedo the day the treaty was to be signed to escort the U.S. minister to China.

Norris & Brothers, Philadelphia, Pa. firm that made the model train presented to the Emperor and Empress of Japan.

From the description of Letter : Hong Kong, to Messrs. Norris & Brothers, Philadelphia, Pa., 1854 Apr 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81675112