Marshall, Nathan S., 1832-1914.

Born of Quaker parentage, Marshall worked in an uncle's drug store when he was 14 and attended school. In 1853 he enlisted in the crew if the U.S. Vandalia as a hospital steward and assistant to the ship surgeon, where he traveled with the United States Navy when Admiral Matthew C. Perry negotiated the opening of Japan to the outside world. Marshall went on to become a physician.

From the guide to the Nathan S. Marshall Papers, 1853-1965, (Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida)

Physician.

Born of Quaker parentage, Marshall worked in an uncle's drug store when he was 14 and attended school. In 1853 he enlisted in the crew if the U.S. Vandalia as a hospital steward and assistant to the ship surgeon, where he traveled with the United States Navy when Admiral Perry negotiated the opening of Japan to the outside world.

From the description of Papers, 1853-1965. (University of Florida). WorldCat record id: 50750987