Bent, Silas 1820-1887 creator mixed material monographic eng 2 Letter from Bent to his sister describing his participation in Commodore Matthew C. Perry's expedition to Japan. Includes detailed descriptions of Japan and its people. Accompanied by albumin carte de visite photograph of Bent. Open to research. Naval officer and oceanographer. Collection material in English. Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection. Perry, Matthew Calbraith 1794-1858 Japan Description and travel Naval officers Oceanographers mm 86006179 Open to research. DLC 860603 20260227111722.0 mm 86006179