Papers, 1858-1869.

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Papers, 1858-1869.

This collection of papers, for the period 1858 to 1869, includes items relating to Hale's position as U.S. Consul-General in Egypt. Among these papers are copies of the rules of the Egyptian Assembly, a translation of an 1867 address of the President of the Assembly, an 1867 letter about Hale's trip to Jaffa to quell political disturbances, and miscellaneous papers in Arabic. Many items are undated.

1 folder (35 items)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6957544

Gadsden Public Library

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Hale, Charles, 1831-1882

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Charles Hale (1831-1882) was a Boston journalist and politician who graduated from Harvard in 1850. He was junior editor of his father's newspaper, the Boston Daily Advertiser, and in 1852 he founded the Boston literary journal, Today. From 1864 to 1870, Hale was U.S. Consul-General to Egypt, and was active in the development of Egypt's Assembly system. After 1870, he held various Massachusetts political offices. His publications include: All Men Are Born Equal ... (Boston, 1856); Our Houses Are...