Hobhouse, Henry., 08/16/1844-08/16/1844

File — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Identifier: 41729

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

08/16/1844-08/16/1844

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 Henry Hobhouse (1776-1854) at Whitehall, London: "I have the honor to forward to you Two Packets each containing the 2 copies of the First Report of the Commissioners for enquiring into the Health of Towns [i.e., the cities of Philadelphia and of New York]." Hobhouse was a noted British archivist and keeper of state papers.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

HOBHOUSE, HENRY - CORRES. TO ASPINWALL, THOMAS (8/16/1844): Autographed Letter

ASPINWALL, THOMAS - CORRES. FROM HOBHOUSE, HENRY (8/16/1844): Autographed Letter