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National Anthropological Archives
MS 7362 Invitation sent to Pierre Louis Jouy from Japanese Consul General, Maeda Kenkichi, November 1, 1884, announcing Emperor Meiji's birthday celebration
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.MS7362
- Creators:
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Maeda, Kenkichi, 1835-1894Jouy, Pierre Louis
- Dates:
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1884
- Languages:
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InJapaneseusingChineseideographs; addressee's name in kana script. Includes a note inEnglish.
- Physical Description:
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1 Page
- Repository:
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
In 1883, Pierre Louis Jouy, an associate of the United States National Museum, accompanied the Honorable Lucius H. Fotte, the first Minister to the United States Legation in Seoul, to Korea to implement formal diplomatic relations between the United States and Korea. Jouy subsequently joined the Korean civil service.
Administration
Custodial History
Previously titled "Official invitation to Emperor Meiji's birthday party, November 1."
Using the Collection
Citation
Manuscript 7362, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
More Information
Local Numbers
Local Numbers
NAA MS 7362
Local Note
Local Note
Manuscript document on mulberry bark paper
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