Letter, 1866-08
Scope and Contents
The Agustin de Iturbide Collection consists of financial and military documents, printed ephemera, and correspondence. The first seven items of the collection describe the military career, acsension to the throne, and some official proclamations of Agustin de Iturbide. Many of the remaining items deal with the grandchildren of Iturbide, Agustin Cosme and Savina; their relationship with Emperor Maximilian; and their financial and social stations in Mexico, Paris, and Philadelphia. Items of particular note are a signed proclamation by Iturbide, a signed letter from Maximilian, and a signed letter from Agustin Cosme to Savina discussing Maximilian, Napoleon III, and the Iturbide family.
Dates
- Creation: 1866-08
Conditions Governing Access
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Language of Materials
Spanish
Container Summary
1 ALS from E. Pierron, Chief Secretary of Emperor Maximillian, in Mexico City to Agustin Cosme de Iturbide in Paris regarding the payment of a pension to Iturbide at the orders of the Emperor.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
PIERRON, E. - CORRESP. FROM: Autographed Letter
MAXIMILLIAN, EMPEROR OF MEXICO - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter
ITURBIDE, AGUSTIN COSME DE - PENSION - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter
MEXICO (1866) - PENSION TO ITURBIDE - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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