He came to Japan as a missionary and medical doctor affiliated with the Presbeterian church of North America together with his wife, Clara Mary Leete (1818-1906), who was of the same mind, in 1859.
1859年（安政6年）　北アメリカ長老教会の宣教医として、同じ志を持つ妻、クララ・メアリー・リート(ClaraMaryLeete,1818-1906)と共に来日。