Matthew Calbraith Perry speech and family papers
Overview
Draft of a speech written by American naval officer Matthew Calbraith Perry on American expansion in the Far East as well as letters by Perry family members.
Dates
- Creation: 1857-1874
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
.25 linear feet (1 box)Includes the draft of an speech, ca.1857, by Perry on American expansion in the Far East, two letters from Oliver Hazard Perry to Caroline (Perry) Belmont, and a letter from Christopher (Perry) Rogers to August Belmont.
Biographical / Historical
Perry was an American naval officer, best known for negotiating the treaty that opened Japan to trade with the West.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
68M-128. Gift of Mr. August Belmont, 46 William Street New York, New York 10005; received: 1969 May 29.
Processing Information
This collection is housed in Box 2 of MS Am 1815.1.
- Title
- Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858. Matthew Calbraith Perry speech and family papers, 1857-1874: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01073
Repository Details
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