Collection: George Ticknor letter
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Description
Eight-page letter from George Ticknor in Dresden, Germany to Jeremiah Mason in which he describes the changes in England since his last trip, 20 years ago. Manufacturing has caused the towns to grow in size and the value of land to drop. Railroads, gaslight, Macadam roads have made a great change. Compares England's progress to that of Belgium and European countries in general. Considers Russian influence and strength. Discusses the effect of recent difficulties between US and France.
Dates
- 1835-12-21
Creator
- Ticknor, George, 1791-1871 (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.
Extent
.01 linear ft. (1 envelope)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
In English.
General
Mr. Bates, Charles Mason, Mrs. Mary (Means) Mason, Robert Means Mason, Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850), Mr. Savage, Mrs. Anna (Eliot) Ticknor (1800-1885) i.e. Mrs. George Ticknor
Processing Information
Transcribed from Mss Card Catalogue.
Creator
- Ticknor, George, 1791-1871 (Author, Person)
- Mason, Jeremiah, 1768-1848 (Recipient, Person)
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