Matthew Calbraith Perry letter to August Belmont, Sr. and Isabella Perry : manuscript.

Okinawa Island, Japan, 1854 June 30.

1 item

English

In English.

Purchased from William Reese Co. on the Edwin J. Beinecke Book Fund, 2009.

This material is open for research.

Matthew Calbraith Perry (1794-1858) was a commodore of the United States Navy and commander of the East India Squadron.

Autograph manuscript letter, signed, from Matthew Calbraith Perry. The first part of the letter is addressed to his son-in-law August Belmont, Sr. and discusses the health of his squadron; plans to sail to Hong Kong; and his intent to purchase decorative objects in China and Japan. Perry also says that two members of his squadron have been buried at the Port of Hakodate, Japan. The second part of the letter is addressed to his daughter Isabella Perry and describes how he would like to display his decorative objects.

June 30, 2022

Matthew Calbraith Perry Letter to August Belmont, Sr. and Isabella Perry. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

Matthew Calbraith Perry Letter to August Belmont, Sr. and Isabella Perry. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

Ship captains United States.