Charles Blue diary kept on board the U.S.S. Vandalia, 1853-1856.

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Charles Blue diary kept on board the U.S.S. Vandalia, 1853-1856.

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Charles Blue kept this diary from February 14, 1853 through September 30, 1856 aboard the U.S. Sloop of War Vandalia, sailing from Philadelphia by way of Rio de Janeiro, the Cape of Good Hope, Christmas Island, Sunda Straits, Singapore and Macao to the Loo Choo Islands (Ryukyu Islands). Entries describe life and people on the island of Grand Loo Choo; the voyage to Japan and Commodore Matthew Perry's reception there; negotiations held on March 8, 1854; the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa; Japan and its people, their lives, and government; gifts from the President of the United States (includes a list); and Vandalia's departure for Shanghai on May 31, 1854. Entries also describe Shanghai's being in the hands of rebels at that time; the city itself; skirmishes between Imperialists and Rebels; the defense of the city by American, English, and French forces; and the final defeat of Rebels. The Vandalia sailed home by same route. The volume is illustrated by 11 sketches and includes a list of ports touched at and crew members who died.

.31 linear foot (1 volume, 1 folder)

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New York Public Library System, NYPL

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