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George Marsh papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-410
MS-410

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

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

2 Digital File(s)

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

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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