Papers, 1798-1963.

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Papers, 1798-1963.

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Chiefly correspondence concerning the lives and careers of Richmond Pearson, U.S. Minister to Persia (1902-1907), and Thomas Pearson, his son, who was either in diplomatic service or possibly banking. One letter written by Richmond Pearson to Dr. J.L. Potter, head of the American Mission in Teheran, accuses Potter of slander against Richmond. Others relate to the murder of a missionary in Persia, the Reverend B.W. Labaree, and the indemnity of $50,000 demanded of Persia by the U.S. government for his death. The correspondence relating to Thomas Pearson concerns his life in the U.S. Army in the U.S. and France in World War I and its aftermath. Other topics concern personal matters and life in Persia and Haiti. Correspondents include Pearson, his wife, and his friend Vincent Sheean, whose letters contain references to prominent people, including Thomas Wolfe. Collection also includes a two printed programs of official events in Haiti.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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