Papers, 1803-1905, bulk 1832-1836 [microform]. 1803-1905.

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Papers, 1803-1905, bulk 1832-1836 [microform]. 1803-1905.

Official and family correspondence, journals, MS, drafts of Roberts' book, Embassy to the eastern courts of Cochin China, Siam, and Muscat ... during the years 1832-3-4 (1837), diplomatic documents (1832-1836), legal and financial papers, and miscellaneous items consisting of maps, drawings, and printed material. Chiefly 1832-1836, Roberts' papers document his service as a special agent of the U.S. to negotiate treaties with Siam, Muscat, and Cochin China, and his difficulties in obtaining remuneration from Congress for expenses incurred during his voyages. Some of the papers are in Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese. Correspondents include Mahlon Dickerson, Edward Livingston, Eugene A. Vail and Levi Woodbury.

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Vail, Eugene A.

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Dickerson, Mahlon, 1770-1836.

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Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836

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Livingston's varied career as American lawyer and statesman is described in detail in the following descriptions of his papers. From the description of Edward Livingston papers, 1683-1877 (bulk 1764-1836). (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 81576848 Eminent jurist - Minister to France - Secretary of State under Andrew Jackson. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Judge Breckenridge, 1821 Sept. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 27...

Woodbury, Levi, 1789-1851

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Lawyer, governor of New Hampshire, U.S. senator, U.S. secretary of the Navy, U.S. secretary of the treasury, and U.S. Supreme Court justice. From the description of Letters, 1813-1851. (New Hampshire Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70963939 U.S. senator from and governor of New Hampshire, U.S. secretary of the navy, U.S. secretary of the treasury, and Supreme Court justice, and lawyer. From the description of Levi Woodbury family papers, 1638-191...

Roberts, Edmund, 1784-1836

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