Nicholas Brown papers (MS-1U-B2)
Brown University Library
John Hay Library, University Archives and ManuscriptsBox A
Brown University
Providence, RI, 02912
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Inventory
Series 1. Correspondence and documents
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Page Cover |
Provenance statement regarding this volume from the Librarian's
Annual Report for 1927/1928 1 page Contents Note: Typed information sheet transcribed from the Librarian's Annual Report by H.L. Koopman. |
1928 | ||
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Poem 1 page Contents Note: Poem in Italian. Signature illegible. |
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Mezzofanti, Giuseppe 1 page Contents Note: [Poem] Signed. Begins "Terrena vita, Piena a d'inganni ..." Mezzofanti, Giuseppe, 1774-1849 |
1847 | ||
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Alexander I, Emperor of Russia 2 pages Contents Note: [Autograph] Said to have been found after the Battle of Leipzig. Alexander I, Emperor of Russia, 1777-1825 |
1813 | ||
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Au Coin 1 page Contents Note: Pencil drawing of small Christian shrine in the country signed by Carrie Brown. Bajnotti, Carrie Brown |
1837 Oct 20 | ||
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Horses 1 page Contents Note: Pencil drawing of horses with groom. Signed with initials G.R.B. |
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| Page 3 |
Pantaleoni, D. to [unidentified] 1 page Contents Note: Letter in Italian. Pantaleoni, Diomede, 1810-1885 |
1846 May 15 | ||
| Page 3 |
Unidentified 1 page Contents Note: Letter in English about a train trip. |
Jun 26 | ||
| Page 4 |
Parkman, John to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Note accepting an invitation to witness Carnival festivities. Parkman, John, -1883 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
Feb 9 | ||
| Page 4 |
Somerville, Mary to Brown, Caroline Matilda Clements 1 page Contents Note: Declining an invitation. Somerville, Mary Brown, Caroline Matilda |
Apr 9 | ||
| Page 5 |
Pistrucci, Camillo 1 page Contents Note: Receipt for payment of work Pistrucci, Camillo |
1849 Nov 05 | ||
| Page 5 |
Brown, Henry Kirke to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Letter in regard to purchasing a bust of Washington. Brown, Henry Kirke, 1814-1886 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
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| Page 6 |
Bonaparte, Carlos Luciano Julio Lorenzo 1 page Contents Note: Accepting an invitation to attend a Washington's Birthday celebration. Bonaparte, Charles Lucian, 1803-1857 |
1849 Feb 20 | ||
| Page 6 |
Secretary for Prince Canino to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Note in French in which Prince Canino accepts invitation to see Major Smith. Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 Bonaparte, Charles Lucian, 1803-1857 |
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| Page 7 |
Taylor, James Bayard to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Sent with a book by the writer, who recalls a meeting in Rome. Signed, J. Bayard Taylor. Taylor, Bayard, 1825-1878 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1849 Nov 01 | ||
| Page 8 |
Payne, John Howard to Brown, Nicholas 2 pages Contents Note: Introducing Edward Slosson of New York with brief personal comments. Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1846 Oct 26 | ||
| Page 9 |
Mazzini, Giuseppe to Brown, Nicholas 2 pages Contents Note: Asks for passports for two of his followers who are entrusted with funds for the purchase of arms, and requests that the package of money be safeguarded by the consular seal of the U.S. and that the American flag be raised on the ship in which the arms shall be conveyed into Italy. Mazzini, Giuseppe, 1805-1872 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1849 May 11 | ||
| Page 10 |
Fuller, Margaret to Brown, Caroline Matilda Clements 1 page Contents Note: Unable to visit. Fuller, Margaret, 1810-1850 Brown, Caroline Matilda |
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| Page 11 |
Mazzini, Giuseppe to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Calls attention to a letter he has written answering one by a Mr. Kolb which appeared in the Italian newspapers. Mazzini, Giuseppe, 1805-1872 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
Aug 13 | ||
| Page 11 |
Mazzini, Giuseppe to Sand, George 1 page Contents Note: Introducing to her Mrs. Nicholas Brown who has shown herself interested in his cause. Envelope address "to Madame Sand, Nohant." Signed, Joseph Mazzini. Mazzini, Giuseppe, 1805-1872 Sand, George, 1804-1876 |
1845 Sep 04 | ||
| Page 12 |
Ispezione Politica alla Porta Cavallegerri for Brown
Carter 1 page Contents Note: Certificate in Italian issued at the Cavallegerri port in Rome, Italy. |
1859 Sep 19 | ||
| Page 12 |
Greene, George Washington to Brown, Nicholas 3 pages Contents Note: Letter relating to his wife from whom he desires a divorce. Greene, George Washington, 1811-1883 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1849 Jul 30 | ||
| Page 13 |
Trivulzio, Cristina de Belgiojoso to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Requests that he send some letters for her; wishes to escape the possibility that General Oudinot may open her mail. Belgioioso, Cristina, 1808-1871 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1849 Jul 06 | ||
| Page 14 |
Buchanan, James to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Introducing Hon. James Cooper and suggesting that an audience with the Pope be arranged for him if possible. Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 Cooper, James, 1810-1863 |
1847 Oct 22 | ||
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Cranch, C.P. to Brown, Caroline Matilda Clements 1 page Contents Note: Regrets not being to accept invitation. Cranch, Christopher Pearse, 1813-1892 Brown, Caroline Matilda |
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| Page 15 |
Hamilton, James A. to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Asks Mr. Brown to bring Dr. Perkins to see him again. Hamilton, James A. (James Alexander), 1788-1878 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
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| Page 16 |
Avezzana, [Giuseppe]. to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Asks for passports for Capt. Valentin and four friends. Signed, G. Avezzana, Ministre de la Guerre. Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1849 Jul 02 | ||
| Page 16 |
Furness [?] to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Declines invitation Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
[1848?] April 30 | ||
| Page 17 |
Hawkes, Emilie A. to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Written to accompany a letter of introduction to her father, "a well known solicitor in London." Venturi, Emilie Ashurst, -1893 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 Ashurst, W. H. (William Henry), 1792-1855 |
Nov 10 | ||
| Page 17 |
Hicks, Thomas to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Making an appointment to meet Mrs. Brown at his studio. Hicks, Thomas Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
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| Page 18 |
Dorr, Thomas Wilson to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Introducing Prof. B. Jaeger of Providence and Vienna, a naturalist and author. Dorr, Thomas Wilson, 1805-1854 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 Jaeger, B. (Benedict), 1789-1869 |
1853 Aug 27 | ||
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Launay, A. to "mon cher Raymeral" 2 pages Contents Note: Letter recommending Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Brown to his friend's kind attention. |
1850 Sep 10 | ||
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Gioberti, Vincenzo to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Makes an appointment to meet him. Gioberti, Vincenzo, 1801-1852 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1845 May 30 | ||
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Mr. Ullmann to Brown, Nicholas 2 pages Contents Note: Regretfully declines an invitation. Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
Feb 27 | ||
| Page 20 |
Kennedy, S. H. to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Asks permission to call. Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
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| Page 20 |
Lafayette, Oscar de to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Grandson of General Lafayette regrets his inability to provide tickets for Mr. Brown. Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 (1811) Lafayette, Oscar de Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
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| Page 21 |
Freeborn, John to Brown, Caroline Matilda Clements 1 page Contents Note: Letter from British Consul relating to a box of jewelry. Freeborn, John Brown, Caroline Matilda |
1852 Nov 09 | ||
| Page 21 |
Mazzini, Giuseppe to Brown, Nicholas 2 pages Contents Note: Writes of his book, "Republicanism and Royalty in Italy;" also of a national loan, the success of which he trusts Brown will be able to promote in the United States. Mazzini, Giuseppe, 1805-1872 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
Oct 28 | ||
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Azeglio, Massimo d' to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Asks that something be done for the unfortunate refugees in Genoa. Azeglio, Massimo d', 1798-1866 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1849 Jul 12 | ||
| Page 22 |
[Sims, Charles?] to Perkins 2 pages Contents Note: Letter of introduction for Mr. Pearce. |
1848 Jan 8 | ||
| Page 23 |
Trivulzio, Cristine de Belgiojoso to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Asking for protection for the wounded in the war for Roman independence. Belgioioso, Cristina, 1808-1871 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1848 | ||
| Page 24 |
Frapolli, [Lodovico] to Brown, Caroline Matilda
Clements 1 page Contents Note: Seeks an opportunity to call and pay respects. Frapolli, Luigi, 1815-1878 Brown, Caroline Matilda |
1849 Oct 06 | ||
| Page 25 |
Lamennais, Felicite Robert de to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Regrets being unable to send certain tickets. Lamennais, Félicité Robert de, 1782-1854 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
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| Page 25 |
Mazzini, Giuseppe to Brown, Nicholas 2 pages Contents Note: Note sent by messenger. Tells of a friend's imprisonment and asks for information about him. Mazzini, Giuseppe, 1805-1872 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
March 19 | ||
| Page 25 |
Mazzini, Giuseppe to Brown, Caroline Matilda Clements 3 pages Contents Note: Writes regarding a man named Ceccherini and regrets that his own unfavorable position in Italy makes it most difficult to be of any aid in this case, especially as Ceccherini's father is in the ranks of the army. Mazzini, Giuseppe, 1805-1872 Brown, Caroline Matilda |
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| Page 26 |
Mazzini, Giuseppe 2 pages Contents Note: A letter in French in the hand of Mazzini, evidently drawn up for Nicholas Brown to copy. The letters protests the continued bombardment of the City of Rome by the French. Mazzini, Giuseppe, 1805-1872 |
1849 | ||
| Page 26 |
Manin, Daniele 1 page Contents Note: Calling card for Daniele Manin with address 70, rue Blanche. Handwritten in ink: "à Mme Brown" Manin, Daniele, 1804-1857 Brown, Caroline Matilda |
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| Page 27 |
Italy--Minister of the Interior to Sig. Console Generale degli
Stati Uniti d'America 1 page Contents Note: Formal invitation to meeting of Roman Assembly. Signed by the substitute oft the Minister of the Interior. Italy. Ministero dell'interno |
1849 Feb 05 | ||
| Page 28 |
Mezzofanti, Giuseppe 1 page Contents Note: The beginning of wisdom - Four line poem in English; title given in seven languages. Signed. Mezzofanti, Giuseppe, 1774-1849 |
1846 | ||
| Page 28 |
County Rossi to Brown, Caroline Matilda Clements 1 page Contents Note: Invitation in French. Rossi, Pellegrino,1787-1848 Brown, Caroline Matilda |
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| Page 29 |
Freeborn, John to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: British consul requests consultation. Freeborn, John Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1849 Apr 29 | ||
| Page 30 |
Hillhouse, Augustus L. 2 pages Contents Note: [Poetic fragments] With card with Hillhouse's autograph signature. Hillhouse, Augustus L. (Augustus Lucas), 1791-1859 |
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| Page 31 |
Mackie, John Milton to Brown, Caroline Matilda
Clements 4 pages Contents Note: About his writings. Mackie, J. Milton (John Milton), 1813-1894 Brown, Caroline Matilda |
May 15 | ||
| Page 31 |
Whitman, Sarah Helen (Power) to Brown, Caroline Matilda
Clements 1 page Contents Note: Notice of meeting of "our learned society." Whitman, Sarah Helen, 1803-1878 Brown, Caroline Matilda |
May 14 | ||
| Page 31 |
Valentines Day verses 1 page Contents Note: Paper lace doily with 12 verses written in pen. |
1830 Feb 14 | ||
| Page 32 |
Marcy, William Learned to Mason, I. N. 1 page Contents Note: To U.S. Envoy in Paris, introducing Nicholas Brown and family. Marcy, William L. (William Learned), 1786-1857 Mason, I. N. |
1857 Jun 27 | ||
| Page 32 |
de Morny [?] to Mr. James [?] 3 pages Contents Note: Letter in French. |
Oct 8 | ||
| Page 33 |
Accademia Filo - Drammatica Romana to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Invitation in Italian. Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1847 Jan 28 | ||
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Pretty, Richard 1 page Contents Note: Deposition before J. Brugnes, Johannes Provoost, Johannes Wendell in Albany, March 24, 1690. Copy by Abraham Gouverneur. Robert Livingston's statement that a group of rebels went from Holland to England with the Prince of Orange at their head. Pretty, Richard Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728 |
1690 | ||
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Adams, John Quincy to Quincy, Edmund 1 page Contents Note: Declines because of ill health invitation to address meeting commemorating abolition of slavery in Gt. Britain's colonies. Commends Edmund Quincy for his interest in the cause of Christian liberty. Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 Quincy, Edmund, 1808-1877 |
1838 Jul 28 | ||
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Trivulzio, Cristine de Belgiojoso to Brown, Nicholas 3 pages Contents Note: Asks that the two young men who present this letter be given passports to return to their homes in Africa. Belgioioso, Cristina, 1808-1871 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1849 Jul 06 | ||
| Page 37 |
George Frederick Cooke - the celebrated Comedian from
England 1 page Contents Note: Hand drawn portrait in ink. Cooke, George Frederick, 1756-1812 |
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| Page 38 |
Smith, Edward to Brown, Nicholas 2 pages Contents Note: Informing Mr. Brown that he has been bequeathed a diamond breast pin by his friend, Frederick Knight. Smith, Edward Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1851 Mar 24 | ||
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[Conkling?] to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Declines invitation Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
Tuesday morning | ||
| Page 40 |
Wright, Silas to Davis, George R. 1 page Contents Note: Asking for documents needed for reconsideration of case of John Franklin, sentenced to State Prison. Wright, Silas, 1795-1847 Davis, George R., 1788-1867 |
1844 Jun 14 | ||
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[illegible] to Frank 4 pages Contents Note: Letter in English. |
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| Page 42 |
[Coventry?] to Lawley 2 pages Contents Note: Letter in English on House of Lords stationery. |
1889 Jun 25 | ||
| Page 43 |
[illegible] to Lawly 2 pages Contents Note: Letter in English. Address at the top is 24, Grosvenor Gardens, S.W. |
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| Page 44 |
[Dix?], John A. to Brown, J.C. 1 page Contents Note: Letter in English on stationery from Head Quarters, Department of the East, New York City. |
1864 Feb 20 | ||
| Page 45 |
Beasley, Reuben Gaunt to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Invitation to dinner. Beasley, Reuben Gaunt Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1845 Nov 15 | ||
| Page 46 |
Santangelo to Brown, Nicholas 2 pages Contents Note: Has heard nothing from his wife since Austrians pillaged Leghorn, and begs NB to find out details of the invasion. Santangelo, Orazio de Attellis, 1774-1850 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1849 May 15 | ||
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Pistrucci, Camillo to Brown, Nicholas 6 pages Contents Note: Three letters relating to certain busts which he has executed for Mr. and Mrs. Brown. Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1852-1854 | ||
| Page 48 |
Venel, J. Challet to Brown, Caroline Matilda Clements 1 page Contents Note: In French. Brown, Caroline Matilda |
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| Page 49 |
Borgatti to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Invitation to ceremony in Basilica Vaticana. Borgatti, Francesco, 1818-1885 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1849 Apr 07 | ||
| Page 50 |
Mazzini, Saffi, Montecchi et al: Comitato Nazionale Italiano to
Prestito Nazionale Italiano 6 pages Contents Note: Certificate for Franchi 25 and Franchi 100, that Brown presumably gave as “loan” to “Diritto unicaente ad affrettare l’indipendenza e la libertà d’Italia,” with original signatures, issued through London |
1851 Oct 01 | ||
| Page 51 |
Mezzofanti, Giuseppe 1 page Contents Note: Autograph Mezzofanti, Giuseppe, 1774-1849 |
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| Page 52 |
Karl von Kolb to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Consul of Wurttemburg announces plans of immediate evacuation from Rome of all resident consuls because of bombardment of the city. Von Kolb, Karl Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1849 Jun | ||
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Alberi, Clemente 2 pages Contents Note: [Statements of authenticity for 2 paintings] Testifies to authenticity for the painting, "La Donna Adultera," by Guercino and the painting of the Holy Family by Bassano, both formerly the property of Senator Legnani of Bologna, and bought by Nicholas Brown. Alberi, Clemente Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 Guercino,1591-1666 Bassano, Jacopo, approximately 1518-1592 |
1852 Aug 02 | ||
| Page 54 |
Marcocci, Nicolas 1 page Contents Note: [Statement of provenance of a painting] Provenance of ownership of Guercino's "La Donna Adultera." Marcocci, Nicolas Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1853 May 05 | ||
| Page 55 |
Marcocci, Nicolas 1 page Contents Note: Receipt for Guercino painting bought by Brown, Nicholas. Marcocci, Nicolas Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1853 May 07 | ||
| Page 56 |
Mazzini, Giuseppe to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Asks for another American passport for the bearer of this note who is carrying money. Mazzini, Giuseppe, 1805-1872 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1849 May 14 | ||
| Page 57 |
Armellini, Charles to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Signed by Charles Armellini, G. Mazzini, and A. Saffi. Formal expression of appreciation for Brown's efforts to obtain recognition of the Roman republic by the U.S. They express confidence that their cause will succeed, despite refusal of U.S. recognition. Armellini, Carlo, 1777-1863; Mazzini, Giuseppe, 1805-1872; Saffi, Aurelio, 1819-1890 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1849 May 03 | ||
| Page 58 |
Campana to Brown, Nicholas 2 pages Contents Note: Invitation in French. Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
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| Page 59 |
Clayton, John Middleton to Brown, Nicholas 1 page Contents Note: Formal announcement of Clayton's appointment as Secretary of State. Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1849 Mar 08 | ||
| Page 60 |
Lester, Charles Edward to Brown, Nicholas 3 pages Contents Note: Introducing George W. L. Newton, his wife, and his sister, who will spend the winter in Rome. Lester, C. Edwards (Charles Edwards), 1815-1890 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1848 Jan 13 | ||
| Page 61 |
Ombrosi, James to Brown, Nicholas 2 pages Contents Note: Introducing Mrs. C. G. Hunter and Mrs. N. Bridges, wives of U.S. naval officers, who are touring Italy. Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1848 Apr 06 | ||
| Page 62 |
Lawrence, William Beach to Brown, Nicholas 4 pages Contents Note: Reviews remarks of NB condemning slavery and advocating the separation of the Northern and Southern states in the present crisis. Lawrence, William Beach, 1800-1881 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1856 Oct 09 | ||
| Page 63 |
Lowe, Alfred to Brown, Nicholas 2 pages Contents Note: Civita Vecchia is in a state of siege by the French army, a major part of which is said to be enroute to Rome. Lowe, Alfred Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1849 Apr 28 | ||
| Page 64 |
Lowe, Alfred to Brown, Nicholas 2 pages Contents Note: Announces arrival in Civita Vecchia of French warships with troops and artillery; excitement in Paris on attempted entry of French troops in Rome. Lowe, Alfred Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1849 May 10 | ||
| Page 65 |
Bergnes de las Casas, Ant. to Brown, Nicholas 4 pages Contents Note: Advice on purchase of Spanish books and a test for study of German; also a note on "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Bergnes de las Casas, A. (Antonio), 1801-1879 Brown, Nicholas, 1792-1859 |
1853 Mar 28 | ||
| Page 66 |
Receipt for Passage on Ship Powan to Havre, France and visiting
card for General Tom Thumb 1 page Contents Note: [Receipt] for Mr. and Mrs. Brown with 3 children and 1 servant for $380 for their passages in the cabin of the Ship Powant to Havre. Small calling card for General Tom Thumb. Thumb, Tom, 1838-1883 |
1845 Oct 21 |
