996 resultados para Townsend, William Blair--1723-1778--Correspondence
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One letter in which Tudor writes of his relief at the acquittal of his brother-in-law Charles Stewart at a court martial. He also discusses speculation and trade, his shares in silver mines at Bella Vista and Chanca, Peru, and the political climate. He additionally references his role in planning the monument at Bunker Hill in Charlestown, writing, "I had something to do in originating and preparing the way for the Bunker Hill monunument, a truly patriotic object, which I believed was a proper way to excite public enthusiasm."
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Four letters regarding business and trade in South America and progress in Tudor’s mining enterprise. Tudor also comments on the political turmoil in Colombia and Peru and offers opinions on Generals José de la Mar and Simón Bolívar.
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Four letters, with topics including the improving conditions of trade in South America, Tudor’s mining enterprise, and the activities of Simón Bolívar.
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Four letters on topics including politics in the United States, José de la Mar’s installation as president of Peru, and Tudor’s impressions of de la Mar after meeting him several times. Tudor also writes of the movements of the "atrocious conspirator & usurper" Bolívar.
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Five letters in which Perkins comments on the political landscape in the United States, the election of Andrew Jackson as president, Boston architectural and real estate developments, and the Granite Railway and granite quarries in Quincy.
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Four letters on topics including the Granite Railway project, Tudor’s thoughts on expanding trade in South America, domestic politics, and the process for appointing Americans to diplomatic posts.
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Four letters in which Perkins relays details of his travels in Europe, local gossip about friends and associates, including John Quincy Adams and Daniel Webster, news regarding developments in Boston infrastructure, and updates on the Boston Athenaeum and the Anthology Society. Other topics include domestics politics and the movements and activities of Tudor’s family members.
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Four letters from the Boston merchant relaying news about mutual friends and associates, including John Quincy Adams, details about Amory’s real estate losses, and thoughts on Yankee sea captains.
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One letter from Bentley, a Unitarian minister in Salem, praising Tudor’s work on James Otis and offering his recollections of Otis from the late 18th century.
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One letter that was enclosed with a copy of a petition written by James Otis.
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One letter regarding penetentiary expenses.
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One letter thanking Tudor for sending Brown a memoir of the late William Tudor.
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One letter requesting information Tudor may have regarding minerals for Cleaveland’s second edition of his treatise on mineralogy and geology. Also includes a two-page description of Gay Head by Frederic Tudor.
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One letter regarding the death of Tudor’s father and the acreage of his estate.
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Three letters regarding Tudor’s literary works.