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Amerikasen raikōzu
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Sketch manuscript map shows Commodore Perry's fleet entering Edo bay, probably on the 8th of March, 1854, given that seven vessels are shown. The bay is roughly outlined, showing Perry's fleet in the center, as well as the location of major landmarks including the city of Edo, the towns of Futtsu and Tateyama near to the entrance to the bay, and the three heavily fortified artificial islands which stood in the bay close to the city of Edo. Text beside the second ship indicates this is Perry's vessel, text along the shoreline tells us which clan was defending that section of coastline.
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Kaei nananen raikō Amerikasen fukushō Ahatamusuzō
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Water color portrait depicts Captain Henry A. Adams, as seen by a Japanese artist, during Perry's second visit to Japan in 1854. It was at this time that Adams was actively engaged in negotiating the Treaty of Kanagawa. The text alongside the portrait states that Adams had arrived with about 700 people, and describes the Americans as having "yellowish faces, round eyes and bulbous noses."
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Ikokusen toraiki keibi haichi zumaki
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Scroll documenting Commodore Matthew C, Perry's first expedition to Japan in 1853. The scroll begins with a map showing the Pacific through Uraga Channel to Edo Bay, with the American squadron's route marked out in red. Japanese defense locations are also noted. Detailed notes on the size and types of the foreign ships are given and the number of cannon noted. Following the map are four official reports. "List of fiefdom lords' names who participated in the event of the foreign ships' arrival" is a firsthand account by Matsudaira Ecchu no kami about the first diplomatic encounters with Perry. "Advice to the local commissioners" is dated 12 June 1853 and recounts that four foreign ships were spotted from Otsu village, Miura Ward and Sagami province. The third report, is dated 9 June, and is written by five of the fiedom lords reporting their meeting with the Americans. The final report, "A list of fiefdom lords' troop strength" enumerates the number of troops at the disposal of 33 lords, and their reponsibilities in the event of an invasion.
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Image of Lieutenant Silas Bent leading a boat of United States sailors through a group of Japanese boats in Tokyo Bay, Japan, during the United States Naval Expedition to Japan (the Perry Expedition) in 1853; Japanese men with spears in boats watch the American troops as they enter the harbor; U.S. naval ship and Japanese coastline visible in the distance.
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Perī Uraga raikō kawaraban [manuscript]
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Manuscript copy of a black and white kawaraban or news-sheet showing the defenses around Edo Bay against Commodore Perry's arrival in 1853. The manuscript closely resembles an exisiting karwaraban printed around 1853, but this copy lacks any woodgrain/imprinting physical evidence. Additionally, large flat areas are rendered in multiple colors of ink and brushstrokes and several inscriptions appear to be written and not cut/impressed. The names of the commanding lords, their location and numbers along with family crests and banners are listed. According to the text, 468.897 troops were mobilised to defend Edo. Seven American ships are illustrated in the bay. The main ship is illustrated in detail, showing crew in the riggings, lookouts and smoke billowing from its funnels. An American sailor is also depicted in detail.
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KitaAmerika kōwa seijishū jōkan shinzō no sha
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Printed portrait of Commodore Matthew C. Perry from a series of portraits of officers from the Black Ships. The title uses the traditional term commonly used for Qing officials to describe Perry's position. The text states that the mission had traveled a distance of 4500 Ri (17672.73km) to come to Japan from Washington.
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