Manuscripts

Ikokusen toraiki keibi haichi zumaki, 1853?

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Description: 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 fiefdom 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 responsibilities in the event of an invasion.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1853?
Call number: mssHM 83968
Provenance: Purchased from Jonathan A. Hill, Bookseller, Inc. by the Library Collectors' Council, January 18, 2020.
Restrictions: RESTRICTED. Fragile. Cannot be paged, imaged or reproduced without conservator review. Use of original may require special handling instructions and extended retrieval and delivery time.
Dimensions: 28 x 383 cm
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Kaei roku kichū nen rokugatsu mikka ikokusen tairyūchū norisuji no zu

Manuscripts

Manuscript map showing the route of the American fleet led by Commodore Perry after arriving off Uraga on the 3rd of June, 1853 (July 8 on the Western calendar). 16 ink ships are shown. Color.

mssHM 83875

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Perī Uraga raikō kawaraban [manuscript]

Rare Books

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.

642498

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House of Lords Journal : [manuscript]

Manuscripts

A contemporary copy of the House of Lords Journal from February 10, 1700/01 through June 24, 1701.

mssHM 78038

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Poetry of Learning scrolls

Rare Books

The collection contains 26 scrolls in a variety of poetic forms and typefaces printed by Wilder Bentley. The titles are: Scroll A. On the revival of the Archetype Press.--Scroll B. Palingenesis.--Scroll C. Volleys of vers libres.--Scroll D. Darlene Dooley, the schoolmistress beyond compare.--Scroll E. San Bruno's first summit conference.--Scroll F. Recent sonnets on the art of the book & its artificers.--Scroll G. The Bentleiad.--Scroll H. The Bentleiad, continuing in its mockful ministrations to parapendantism.--Scroll I. The Bentleiad, resuming the account of its hero's pilgrimage toward Parnassian heights.--Scroll J. In fivefold seizures.--Scroll K. The Pestalozzi sequence.--Scrolls L-N. Some Pestalozzian consequences.--Scroll O-Q. According to the wisdom of an angel.--Scroll R. Let seven be the number of young light.--Scroll S. Some Pestalozzian conclusions.--Scroll T. The final sonnets of Wilder Bentley the Elder.--Scroll U. Recollections in tranquillity of the calligraphy of time & tide.--Scroll V. Where Atlas flings his shadow far o'er the western foam.--Scroll W. In memoriam.--Scroll X. Epistle dedicatory to a curator of grace.--Scroll Y. Epistle juratory to Arion's dolphin.--Scroll Z. Epistle supererogatory to Muir Dawson.

613821

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Chart of temperature readings at Fort Yuma

Manuscripts

This manuscript is a hand-written chart of thermometer readings at Fort Yuma, California, for the dates June 1 through August 31, 1853. Readings were taken each day at sunrise, 9 a.m., 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Daily and monthly means were also calculated and entered. Facsimile from loaned original.

mssHM 75016

Chautauqua Combination Drawing Board and Writing Desk

Visual Materials

One wooden desk with a paper scroll, the top of which reads: "The Chautauqua Combination Drawing Board and Writing Desk". The patent date is October 20, 1885, copyright 1895. This is a folding desk that was designed for use in the home, particularly for home-schooled children. It is comprised of a wooden frame, a folding writing surface painted black, and a paper scroll across the top. The first lesson on the scroll is the alphabet. When folded shut, the desk is below the paper scroll. The writing surface, which measures 20 1/2 in. W x 16 1/2 in. H, lifts up to reveal four compartments for storing paper, chalk and other materials. The dimensions provided below are for the whole desk, folded.

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