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Letter, Agustin to Savina., 10/25/1867-10/30/1867

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 22
Identifier: 48106

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The Agustin de Iturbide Collection consists of financial and military documents, printed ephemera, correspondence and an oil portrait. The materials are arranged in 23 folders held in one box, except for the oil portrait, which is hanging on the walls of a Special Collections office. 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 grandson of Iturbide, Agustin Cosme, and his sister, Savina, and their relationship with Maximillian 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 Maximillian, and a signed letter from Agustin Cosme to Savina discussing Maximillian, Napoleon III, and the Iturbide family.

Dates

  • 10/25/1867-10/30/1867

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.21 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger Slim Document case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

1 ALS from Agustin Cosme de Iturbide in Paris to his sister Savina (Sabina) de Iturbide in Philadelphia giving detailed accounts of the activities of their nephews Salvador and Pepe who were spoiled and misbehaved, a female relative Josephine who spent excessive amounts of money on luxuries, Napoleon III, and Francis Joseph, the Emperor of Austria and the brother of Maximillian of Mexico. Agustin also complains of a lack of funds and comments on Savina's good fortune to have a good income.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ITURBIDE, AGUSTIN COSME DE - CORRESP. FROM: Autographed Letter

ITURBIDE, SAVINA DE - CORRESP. TO: Autographed Letter

NAPOLEON III - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

MAXIMILLIAN, EMPEROR OF MEXICO - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

FRANCIS JOSEPH, EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA (1867) - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

MEXICO (1867) - SURVIVING ROYAL FAMILY - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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