Address by Gen. Joseph Wysocki to Carroll Spence., 03/14/1854-03/14/1854

File — Box: 1, Folder: 9

Identifier: 47646

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series contains material pertaining to Carroll Spence.

Dates

03/14/1854-03/14/1854

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Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/12/05

Container Summary

Contains autograph address in French, 3 sheets/6 pages, to Spence as minister plenipotentiary of the U.S., by Gen. Joseph Wysocki, a Polish patriot of the Polish revolution of 1830, who joined the Hungarian revolution of 1848. Appeals to the U.S. to support the cause of a reconstituted Polish government based on Western ideals. Refers also to the Crimean War and Russian absolutism. Dated from Constantinople, March 14, 1854.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

WYSOCKI, JOSEPH - ADDRESS RE POLISH REVOLUTION (1854): Manuscript

SPENCE, CARROLL - ADDRESS FROM WYSOCKI, JOSEPH RE POLAND (1854): Manuscript

POLAND, REVOLUTION - ADDRESS BY JOSEPH WYSOCKI (1854): Manuscript