Research Catalog
George William Gordon papers, bulk (1840-1852)
- Title
- George William Gordon papers, 1825-1852, bulk (1840-1852)
- Author
- Gordon, George William, 1801-1877.
Details
- Additional Authors
- Description
- .3 linear foot (4 folders)
- Subject
- Africa > Commerce > South America
- Brazil > Commerce
- Diplomatic and consular service, American > Brazil
- Gordon, George William, 1801-1877
- New Hampshire > History, Military
- New Hampshire. Militia
- Political parties > United States
- Postal service > Boston
- Ships > Rio de Janeiro
- Slave trade > Brazil
- South America > Commerce > Africa
- United States > Commerce > Africa
- United States > Politics and government > 1841-1845
- United States. Consulate General (Rio de Janeiro)
- United States. Department of State
- Whig Party (U.S.)
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Biography (note)
- George William Gordon (1801-1877) served as United States Consul in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Processing Action (note)
- Surveyed
- Cataloging updated
- Call Number
- MssCol 1177
- Author
- Gordon, George William, 1801-1877.
- Title
- George William Gordon papers, 1825-1852, bulk (1840-1852)
- Restricted Access
- Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Summary
- Collection consists of correspondence, confirmation of Gordon's appointment, and tabulated statements relating to American ships arriving at and departing from Rio de Janeiro, 1840-1846. Topics of correspondence include political matters, postal service in Boston, Daniel Webster, and the slave trade. Also, correspondence, 1844-1845, with U.S. Dept. of State concerning Gordon's controversy with Henry A. Wise, U.S. Minister to Brazil.
- Biography
- George William Gordon (1801-1877) served as United States Consul in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Added Author
- Pedro II Emperor of Brazil, 1825-1891.Cushing, Caleb, 1800-1879.Cutter, C. U.Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869.Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852.Webster, Fletcher, 1813-1862.Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1806-1876.
- LCCN
- ms 70001723
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 1177