July 6, 1834 - July 12, 1834., 07/06/1834-07/12/1834

File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Identifier: 76893

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The journal of James Percy Brown documents the life of a wealthy young American living in Paris from 1834-1835 during the reign of Louis Philippe.

Dates

07/06/1834-07/12/1834

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet (1 Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

07/11/06

Container Summary

7 AJE dated 7/6/1834-7/12/1834 relating JPB's experiences on the next leg of his tour through Switzerland, including his observations of a party in a Swiss village and his description of a young girl with symptoms of secondary syphilis. During his travels, JPB reads various gazettes and comments on current events such as the loss of political power of Don Carlos, the first Carlist pretender. The last two entries also contain touching reminices of JPB's childhood with his loving father Samuel Brown, and his relationship with Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis. At this point in his trip, JPB receives letters from his sister, Susan Ingersoll, and Thomas G. Percy, who are also mentioned in his entries. Pages 34-42

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BROWN, JAMES PERCY - JOURNAL ENTRY (1834): Other Types

BORBON, CARLOS MARIA ISIDRO DE - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

PANZA, SANCHO - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

INGERSOLL, SUSAN C. - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

BROWN, SAMUEL - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

PERCY, THOMAS G. - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

FOSTER OTIS, SALLY - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

INGERSOLL, FANNY - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types