ALS, 1850 May 31 : London, to John Charles Fremont.

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ALS, 1850 May 31 : London, to John Charles Fremont.

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Laurence writes JCF about his receiving the Royal Geographical Society's Founders Medal "for your pre-eminent services in promoting the cause of Geographical Science ... acquired by arduous labor in your brief, but brilliant career."

2 1/3 p. ; 23 x 19 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890

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John Charles Frémont (January 21, 1813 – July 13, 1890) was an American explorer, military officer, and politician. He was a US Senator from California, and in 1856 was the first Republican nominee for President of the United States. A native of Georgia, Frémont acquired male protectors after his father's death, and became proficient in mathematics, science, and surveying. During the 1840s, he led five expeditions into the Western United States and became known as "The Pathfinder". During the...

Laurence, Abbott.

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Laurence was U.S. ambassador to Great Britain. From the description of AMs, [1850 May 31] : [London]. Notes of speech to the Royal Geographical Society. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 15530879 From the description of ALS, 1850 May 31 : London, to John Charles Fremont. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 15530954 ...

Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain)

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