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Perry, Matthew C., 03/04/1844-03/04/1844

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 91
Identifier: 71689

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

One series only.

Dates

  • 03/04/1844-03/04/1844

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Shelf Location

09/08/06

Container Summary

1 AL (copy) dated 3/4/1844 from Washington Irving (1783-1859), U.S. Minister to Spain (1842-1846), to Commodore Matthew C. Perry (1794-1858), Commander of the U.S. Navy's African Squadron, in reference to Perry's complaints about the quarantine regulations in the Canary Islands. Irving mentions being ill and reports that he expressed Perry's views on the quarantine issue to the Spanish government. Irving wishes Perry "pleasant and prosperous cruizings and all manner of prosperity." Sent from Madrid. Pages 180-181.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

IRVING, WASHINGTON - CORRESPONDENCE TO PERRY, MATTHEW C. (1844): Other Types

PERRY, MATTHEW C. - CORRESPONDENCE FROM IRVING, WASHINGTON (1844): Other Types

CANARY ISLANDS - CORRESPONDENCE ABOUT QUARANTINE REGULATIONS IN (1844): Other Types

PERRY, MATTHEW C. - REFERENCE TO COMPLAINT OF (1844): Other Types

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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