August 5, 1834 - August 9, 1834., 08/05/1834-08/09/1834

File — Box: 1, Folder: 10

Identifier: 76897

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

08/05/1834-08/09/1834

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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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

5 AJE dated 8/5/1834-8/9/1834 describing JPB's activities during his first few days back in Paris and including a complete recap of his European tour. He also comments on the success and fortune of Thomas Barton, Secretary of Legation and son-in-law to Edward Livingston. JPB blames himself for his own failure to achieve prominence and compares himself to Ahasverus, the Wandering Jew. Pages 63-72

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

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

BARTON, THOMAS P. - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

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

WHTIE, JOSEPH - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

BROWN, MARGARET MASON - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

AHASVERUS - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

PERCY, CHARLES BROWN - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

POINDEXTER, GEORGE - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types