Biddle, Richard., 08/05/1845-08/05/1845

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: 41725

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

A collection of 10 autograph letters, dating between 1822 and 1848, addressed to the longtime American consul in London, Col. Thomas Aspinwall. They are from several prominent Americans and Englishmen seeking Aspinwall's assistance in a variety of matters.

Dates

08/05/1845-08/05/1845

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains ALS to TA from Richard Biddle (1796-1847) in Pittsburgh, to introduce "My valued friend William Crogham, Esq. [who] is about to proceed to England for the purpose of visiting his daughter, Mrs. Schenley [sp?]." Biddle was a U.S. congressman and lawyer. He was admitted to the bar in 1817, and practiced in Pittsburgh until 1827, when he went to England for 3 years. From 1837 he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (Whig) from Pennsylvania, until 1840 when he resigned.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BIDDLE, RICHARD - CORRES. TO ASPINWALL, THOMAS (8/5/1845): Autographed Letter

ASPINWALL, THOMAS - CORRES. FROM BIDDLE, RICHARD (8/5/1845): Autographed Letter

CROGHAM, WILLIAM - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter