Collection: George Ticknor letter

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George Ticknor letter

Mss 835671
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 835671

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

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

Part of the Rauner Special Collections Library Repository

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