George William Gordon Papers

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George William Gordon Papers

1825-1852

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/1177

George William Gordon (1801-1877) served as United States Consul in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Collection consists of correspondence, confirmation of Gordon's appointment, and tabulated statements relating to American ships arriving at and departing from Rio de Janeiro, 1840-1846. Topics of correspondence include political matters, postal service in Boston, Daniel Webster, and the slave trade. Also, correspondence, 1844-1845, with U.S. Dept. of State concerning Gordon's controversy with Henry A. Wise, U.S. Minister to Brazil.

.3 linear foot (4 folders)

eng, Latn

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6311209

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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