996 resultados para Townsend, William Blair--1723-1778--Correspondence
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Five letters regarding the peace negotiations between Argentinean factions. He also writes of news of the intentions of Spain to establish a "paternal government" in Mexico.
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Four letters in which Forbes discusses the peace achieved in Buenos Aires, and the question of whether to reinstall the junta that was overthrown in the Decembrist revolution, as well as a meeting with the new governor, Juan Manuel Rosas. He also describes the response in Buenos Aires to the peace reached between Colombia and Peru, and the funeral of executed Buenos Aires Governor Manuel Dorrego.
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Four letters discussing news of friends and domestic politics and the presidential election, in addition to trade and purchases of certain goods.
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Four letters regarding unrest in Chile, the election of Vice President Joaquín Vicuña and inception of the Chilean Civil War, and subsequent events related to the war.
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Three letters regarding the court martial and trial of Tudor’s brother-in-law, Charles Stewart, and French naval activities in the area. One letter was written by Hull’s wife.
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Two letters in which Jones requests that Tudor relay his regrets to José de la Mar for missing the general’s installation as president of Peru, and mentions he is sending Tudor an ensign to be used "at the Palace."
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Six letters regarding the imprisonment of American seamen in South America and those who willingly left American vessels after being enticed by the Peruvian government.
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Five letters regarding naval movements near Lima, as well as domestic news and politics, including the trial of Charles Stewart.
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Two letters in Spanish.
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One letter regarding South American politics. In Spanish.
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Six letters providing information about British naval vessels and news of the movements of French vessels and South American belligerents. He also mentions the silver mining partnership and the agent B. Llaveria. Included are a letter from Maling’s wife, and one letter from Maling in Spanish
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Four letters regarding the conflicts in South America, including the movements of military leaders Juan Manuel de Rosas, Juan Lavalle, and Simón Bolívar, as well as politics in Europe. Also included are mentions of communication with B. Llaveria, the agent for supplying the silver mining operation.
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Two letters regarding peace negotiations in Buenos Aires and politics in Europe, and two letters from Maling’s wife regarding accommodations she was seeking in Lima and news regarding various sailing vessels.
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One letter from Odlin regarding his appointment, enclosed with copies of official documents from the United States and Brazilian governments. One letter requesting Tudor’s help with an American businessman being persecuted by a collector, which also mentions the assassination of the president of Bahia province.
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Two letters regarding an upcoming visit on ship and shore.