Edward Yorke McCauley diary, 1853-1854

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Creator / Contributor: McCauley, Edward Yorke, 1827-1894.
Naval History Society, donor.
Title: Edward Yorke McCauley diary, 1853-1854
Collection Title: Edward Yorke McCauley collection, 1845-1877.
Publisher: New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024, 212-873-3400
Date: 1853-1854
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.
Institution: New-York Historical Society.
Identifier: Mss Collection - NHSC - McCauley
Subject: 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.
Material type or medium of original: Circular letters
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence
Diaries
Drawings (visual works).
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