Letter : Hong Kong, to Messrs. Norris & Brothers, Philadelphia, Pa., 1854 Apr 6.

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Letter : Hong Kong, to Messrs. Norris & Brothers, Philadelphia, Pa., 1854 Apr 6.

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Eight page holograph letter by a navy officer detailing scenes witnessed as part of Perry's expedition to Japan in 1854. He describes the Japanese reaction to the model train presented to the Emperor and Empress. He also describes a diplomatic feast and other events of the visit as well as the geography of Japan.

1 item ; 28 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8268283

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Norris & Brothers (Philadelphia, PA)

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Fithian, Edwin.

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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, P...

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...