Selected papers of George Alexander Thompson, [1797-1828].

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Selected papers of George Alexander Thompson, [1797-1828].

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Consists of the original page proofs of the first seven chapters pertaining to post-Iturbide Mexico, eventually removed from Thompson's work, which was published as "Narrative of An Official Visit to Guatemala from Mexico" (London: John Murray, 1829). The excised section entitled "Narrative of a Mission to Guatemala from Mexico," treats Thompson's departure from Plymouth, his arrival at Vera Cruz, and his journey to Xalapa. From Xalapa he moved to Mexico City. While there he met a F. Iglesias, a close friend of Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) during his travels. Thompson describes the general reaction in the country to the execution of Agustín de Iturbide in 1824, his flirtation with a group of young ladies, and the inauguration of Mexico's first president, Guadalupe Victoria. Includes extensive annotations and manuscript notes in pencil, probably in Thompson's hand. Together with 2 letters concerning Thompson's appointment as Secretary to the British Commission to Mexico, dated Oct. 10, 1823 and Jan. 21, 1826, in a secretarial hand and signed by Joseph Planta of the Foreign Service. The first letter informs Thompson of his appointment, while the second resolves a pay dispute. Also includes a letter from the royal librarian giving permission for the "Narrative" to be dedicated to the King, Dec. 1828. The remaining correspondence is primarily between a young Thompson and his father (George Nisbett) and his sister (Matilda), written while Thompson was a student at Rugby School (1797-1802). There are also three items of printed ephemera, including 2 variant advertisements for a pending supplement (which was never published) to his previously published translation of Alcedo's five-volume "Diccionerio," entitled "Shortly will be Published, A Supplement to Thompson's Alcedo; or Dictionary of America and West Indies..." (n.d.), and a list of subscribers, dated 1831, entitled "Subscriptions to Thompson's America and the West Indies."

0.21 linear ft. (1 box).

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Iturbide, Agustín de, 1783-1824

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First emperor of Mexico. Born 1783 in Valladolid (Morelia); executed July 19, 1824, in Padilla, Tamaulipas. Iturbide joined the army in 1800, by 1810 was fighting with the royalists, and by 1820 held the rank of colonel. In February 1821 he and Vicente Guerrero signed the Plan de Iguala and created the Ejército Trigarante. In August 1821 Iturbide and viceroy Juan O'Donoju signed the Tratado de Córdoba, ending the war and giving Mexico independence. Iturbide was proclaimed emperor in May 1822 b...

Thompson, George Alexander.

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Epithet: of the Audit Office British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001344.0x0000b0 George Alexander Thompson was an author and translator, born at Ullapoor, near Calcutta, India (date unknown). From the description of Selected papers of George Alexander Thompson, [1797-1828]. (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 79296334 ...