Collection, 1837-1878.

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Collection, 1837-1878.

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Correspondence of John Welsh, Philadelphia philanthropist, covering his service as Ambassador to England, 1877-1879, and as President of the Centennial Exposition in 1876. There is some correspondence of John Welsh, Jr.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Welsh, John, Jr.

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Welsh, John, 1805-1886

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, merchant and philanthropist; minister to England, 1877-1879. From the description of Letter: to [Daniel] Ammen, [18]85 Aug. 10. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 32038935 Businessman, diplomat, and philanthropist. From the description of John Welsh correspondence, 1879. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981338 ...

Centennial Exhibition 1876 Philadelphia, Pa.

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The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 marked the 100th anniversary of American freedom. The celebration took place in Philadelphia from May 10 to November 10 and attracted over eight million visitors. The exhibition spread across 450 acres of ground in Fairmont Park and consisted of over 200 buildings. Planning for the event began in 1870, and in 1871, Congress established the United States Centennial Commission to plan and run the exhibition. The following year saw the incorporation of the Centenni...