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Edward Yorke McCauley diary, 1853-1854

Edward Yorke McCauley's illustrated diary, from February 13th, 1853-June 10th, 1854, of his time aboard the USS Powhatan during its visit to Japan under Commodore Matthew Perry. Contains McCauley's written observations, as well as over 50 illustrations.

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Description
Edward Yorke McCauley's illustrated diary, from February 13th, 1853-June 10th, 1854, of his time aboard the USS Powhatan during its visit to Japan under Commodore Matthew Perry. Contains McCauley's written observations, as well as over 50 illustrations.
PID
islandora:115073
NYHS Identifier
Mss Collection - NHSC - McCauley
Linked Agent
Publisher: New-York Historical Society\, 170 Central Park West\, New York\, NY 10024\, 212-873-3400
Member of
American Manuscripts
New-York Historical Society Digital Collections
Genre
circular letters
clippings (information artifacts)
correspondence
diaries
Drawings (visual works).
Publisher
New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024, 212-873-3400
Type
Still Image
Subject (Topical)
McCauley, Edward Yorke, 1827-1894
Perry, Matthew Calibraith, 1794-1858
Powhatan (Side-wheel steamer)
United States. Navy--History--19th century
Naval gunnery
Warships--Visits to foreign ports
Japan--Description and travel
Japan--Description and travel--Pictorial works
Japan--Relations--United States
United States--Military relations--Japan.
Subject (Name)
McCauley, Edward Yorke, 1827-1894.
Naval History Society, donor.
Full Title
Edward Yorke McCauley diary, 1853-1854
Contributor
Naval History Society, donor.
Creator
McCauley, Edward Yorke, 1827-1894.
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