Alexander Freiherr von Humboldt letters
Collection
Identifier: Mss 819140
Mss 819140
Description
Letters from Alexander Freiherr von Humboldt in Berlin, Germany to George Ticknor about various literary matters, letter of introduction requests to have Ticknor visit and directions to Tegel. Includes brief itinerary in Ticknor's hand, clippings of the "Boston Daily Advertiser, Oct. 14, 1856 and "The Courier" June 9, 1858 as well as extracts of a letter from Humboldt to L. Agassiz, Sept. 1, 1856.
Dates
- 1819-01 - 1859-05-09
Creator
- Humboldt, Alexander, Freiherr von, 1769-1859 (Author, Person)
- Ticknor, George, 1791-1871 (Recipient, Person)
- Agassiz, George, 1807-1873 (Recipient, 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) : 25 items ; 11-28 cm
Language of Materials
French
Additional Description
Abstract
In English.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository