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Damer family. Damer family papers, 1800-1850.

Title: Damer family papers, 1800-1850.

A collection of 16 autograph letters and 3 letter fragments, chiefly written to George Lionel Dawson-Damer or his wife. Some undated; dated or dateable letters range from 1800-1850. Some letters accompanied by original envelope and/or with original seal. Includes one letter from George Lionel Dawson-Damer to his father's cousin, Lady Caroline Damer, thanking her for her contribution of 5000 pounds towards his expenses in the Irish election, and 2 letters to Lady Caroline from her brother, the Earl of Dorchester. Correspondents include the future 5th Duke of Newcastle (then Earl of Lincoln) and such Regency figures as Lord Alvanley, Abraham Hayward and the Duchess of Cannizzaro. Content consists chiefly of society gossip and political speculation. One of the letters from the Earl of Dorchester, dated 1800, mentions the death of Lord Waterford, and a discussion of Maria Edgeworth's "Castle Rackrent," which is described as "the delight of everybody." Another letter from an unidentified ABD of February 1850 praises Victor Hugo's "eloquent denunciation of priestcraft". The undated letter from Hayward describes Disraeli's book as having "fallen stillborn." A letter from E. de Castija appears to have been written from Paris at the time of the Fieschi trial.

ArchivalResource: 0.21 linear feet (1 box)

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Collins, Anthony. [Journal], 1835.

Title: [Journal], 1835.

Manuscript journal of a London wine merchant's travels in France, Germany, Switzerland and the Low Countries during the summer and fall of 1835, accompanied as far as Switzerland by a boy, Alfonzo Pipon. The diary documents travel and hotel conditions; social events and contacts with British residents in various cities; business plans and trade fairs; and encounters with members of the British and Continental aristocracy. Although they witnessed part of the "Grand Review" by Louis Philippe on July 28, 1835, Collins and Pipon only heard reports of Fieschi's assassination attempt shortly after. The entries for the following week include descriptions of the mood of Paris, the lying in state of the assassination victims, and a brief interview between a deputation of British residents and the King, who spoke in English "expressing great affection for the English Nation." Entries for the Swiss and German portion of the tour are illustrated with printed scenes and describe the natural beauties of the region in detail, comparing Berne to Somersetshire; a difficult and storm-plagued boat trip to see the Griesenbach Falls; the arrival of the Queen of Naples in Zurich; and an archery contest at the William Tell school. The journal concludes with lists of the letters of introduction carried by Collins; his addresses while traveling; and a chart of distances and conveyances for the entire journey. Tipped in: folding lithograph with scenes concerning the Fileschi assassination attempt, printed August 12, 1835; 8 sepia aquatints of Swiss views; 2 prints of Lucerne; plan of Karlsruhe; small map of Low Countries.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (122 p., with blanks) ; 25 x 20 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702177232 View