George Marsh papers
Description
The papers of George Marsh contain letters written while he was a congressman, some on political matters including letters describing a journey to Turkey and tour of Palestine, letters (chiefly on personal matters) written while he was ambassador to Turkey (1850-1853) and a letter to George Ticknor on etymology. A Lecture on "The justice and Expediency of Laws Regulating Trade" is also included.
Dates
- 1835 - 1870
Creator
- Marsh, George Perkins, 1801-1882 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
George P. Marsh (1801-1882), diplomat. Dartmouth College Class of of 1820. The collection contains letters written while he was a congressman, some on political matters including letters describing a journey to Turkey and tour of Palestine, letters written while an ambassador to Turkey (1850-1853) and a letter to George Ticknor on etymology.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository