Henry Hill collection, 1808-1839.

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Henry Hill collection, 1808-1839.

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Consists of correspondence and documents relating to Hill's commission as United States Consul in St. Salvador in Brazil. The first letter of his appointment is dated May 3, 1808 and signed by James Madison explaining Hill's plan of departure. Subsequent letters and documents contain details about Hill's Consular instructions. They include his passport, which is written on vellum, signed by President James Madison and dated March 7, 1809. Also included are printed circulars from the Department of State regarding the Consular uniform, expenditures on the Public Account, and statements of accounts of Henry Hill. Other correspondents include Daniel Brent, John Graham, and Stephen Pleasonton.

.20 linear ft. (1 half-size archival box)

Princeton University Library

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Hill, Henry, 1795-1892

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Henry Hill was a merchant of New York, Liverpool, Peru, and Chile; U.S. consul at St. Salvador, Brazil; Santiago and Valparaiso, Chile; and treasurer of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. From the description of Henry Hill collection, 1808-1839. (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 66529902 Henry Hill: merchant of New York, Liverpool, Peru, and Chile; U.S. Consul at Santiago and Valparaiso, Chile, 1818-; treasurer of the American Board of C...