Remsen, Peter A., 1786- . Papers, 1817-1850. - View Resource

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Remsen, Peter A., 1786- . Papers, 1817-1850.

Title

Papers, 1817-1850.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145781882

Abstract

Miscellaneous papers of a Mobile, Ala., cotton factor and cattle breeder. Includes a diary of his trip from New Jersey through the southern states, 1817-1819; correspondence from Marine Settlement, Madison County, Ill., regarding the kidnapping and rescue of his indentured slave, 1825-1829; and an account book from Alexander, N.Y., 1834-1842. Also includes papers from a Brazilian business venture attempting to obtain a steam navigation monopoly on the Amazon River, including maps, a diary fragment from his 1847 visit, and letters from A. H. Cazzam describing Brazil and its politics, 1846-1850.

Extent

0.4 c.f. (1 archives box)

Holding Repository

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6846928

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Remsen, Peter A., 1786- .

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6766z2t (person)

Cazzam, A. H.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6093q8b (person)

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