Richardson, John Smythe., 01/25/1822-01/25/1822

File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Identifier: 41731

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

01/25/1822-01/25/1822

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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 from John Smythe Richardson (1828-1894) from Charleston: "Without any personal acquaintance, I have taken the liberty of directing a commission to you...in order to procure the examination of Mr. Joseph Planta [sp?] one of his Majesty's under Secretaries of State , & any other persons, upon questions set forth in the commission." Richardson was a U.S. congressman and lawyer. He was a member of the House of Representatives for South Carolina, 1865-67 and 1879-83 (as Democrat). He was also an agent for the State of South Carolina to apply for and receive land script donated by South Carolina to Congress in 1866. He was a delegate at the National Democratic Convention, St. Louis, 1876.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

RICHARDSON, JOHN SMYTHE - CORRES. TO ASPINWALL, THOMAS (1/25/1822): Autographed Letter

ASPINWALL, THOMAS - CORRES. FROM RICHARDSON, JOHN SMYTHE (1/25/1822): Autographed Letter