Petition, 1848 May 25.

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Petition, 1848 May 25.

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When the American troops occupied Vera Cruz, Joseph Casauranc, a French merchant, asked Commodore Perry for permission to purchase firearms for himself and his friends in order to protect themselves and their property from hostile Indian attacks. On the back of the petition are two directives from Commodore Perry granting permission.

2 p.; 25 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8013342

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858

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American naval officer, led U.S. Naval Expedition to Japan and negotiated treaty of peace and commerce, 1852-1854. From the description of ALS : Sharon Springs, N.Y., to Robert Ward Johnson 1836 Aug. 7. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122586021 Naval officer and commander-in-chief of negotiations with the Japanese for the treaty signed between the United States and Japan in l854. From the description of Matthew Calbraith Perry papers, 1839-1...

Casauranc, Joseph.

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