Papers, ca. 1548-1911, bulk 1768-1846.

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Papers, ca. 1548-1911, bulk 1768-1846.

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The collection consists primarily of the correspondence of Charles Stuart de Rothesay, the majority of which documents his diplomatic engagements. Many of the original letters and period copies are from notable historical figures such as Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington; Lord Castlereagh; Lord Clancarty; Quentin Craufurd; le Comte Decazes; John Donzelot, the Governor of Corfu; Duc de Richelieu; Charles R. Vaughn, as well as many other political figures, emissaries, and dignitaries. Also included, to a lesser extent, are financial records, printed materials, and various miscellanies, which include Syrian and Arabic materials, Greek and Egyptian materials which discuss the Trilingual Stone and the Rosetta Stone, a map, parchment decrees.

25 boxes (12.5 linear ft.)1 oversize box.

University of California, Los Angeles

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University of California, Los Angeles

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Stuart de Rothesay, Charles Stuart, Baron, 1779-1845

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Scottish nobleman and English ambassador to France (1815-1830), and Russia (1841-1845). From the description of Papers, 1785-1855. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62684765 Charles Stuart, Baron de Rothesay was a Scottish nobleman who attended Eton. Early in his career he acted as a secret agent in Spain and Portugal. His first ambassadorial post was in the Netherlands in 1815. The following fifteen years he served as ambassador in France when Pari...