2022-07 Raynors HCA Auction
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PERRY, Matthew Calbraith (1794-1858) was a commodore of the United States Navy who commanded ships in several wars, including the War of 1812 and the Mexican–American War (1846–1848). He played a leading role in the opening of Japan to the West with the Convention of Kanagawa in 1854. After the fall of Veracruz, Winfield Scott moved inland, and Perry moved against the remaining Mexican port cities. Perry assembled the Mosquito Fleet and captured Tuxpan in April 1847. In July 1847 he attacked Tabasco personally, leading a 1,173-man landing force ashore and attacking the city of San Juan Bautista from land,[10] defeating the Mexican forces and taking the city. Autograph Letter Signed “M.C. Perry” VG. In large part, “You do me the favor to join a few of your friends at my house this evening to take a game of whist ...”
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