Perry

Perry, Matthew Calbraith 1794-1858

Born in the eastern part of the United States of America (U.S.A.) After joining the Navy in 1809 (Nen) and working in various parts of the world (Kakuchi), in 1852 (Nen) East (Higashi) I became Commander of the India Fleet. In Kaei era 6 (1853), it was the first time that he came to Uraga offshore to seek diplomatic relations (Kokko). It is a visit to Japan. The following year (Good Nen), I came to Japan again and signed the Japan-US Treaty (Joyaku) in Yokohama. Was. After returning to Japan (Kikokugo), the United States government (Seifu) asked and published (Kanko) by the United States government (Seifu). ) Is said to be valuable in that it represents the view of the United States side over the opening of the country.

Reference:　1983.03 “West Dictionary in Japan,” Hiroshi Takeuchi, edited by Japan Foreign Associates 1983.03

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