Matthew Calbraith Perry Correspondence

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Contains letters to Perry, many pertaining to naval affairs and letters to him from U.S. presidents concerning his expedition to Japan and his 3 volume published report on it; and copies of presidential documents of appointment and on international treaties that reflect the work of Perry and his relatives who also served as naval officers and diplomats. Also includes the correspondence of family members August Belmont, Caroline Slidell (Perry) Belmont, and Jane Slidell Perry among other items.