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August 24, 1834 - August 30, 1834., 08/24/1834-08/30/1834

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: 76900

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

  • 08/24/1834-08/30/1834

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Extent

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

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Shelf Location

07/11/06

Container Summary

6 AJE dated 8/24/1834-8/30/1834 containing JPB's personal thoughts on religion and the existence of God, along with a lengthy description of a theatrical play he attended centered around the legend of The Wandering Jew, which he found extremely extraordinary. It seems that JPB reviewed this entry almost a year later on 7/14/1835 and added more notes to it in pencil. Pages 101-115

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

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

GLOUCESTER, DUKE OF - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

RELIGION - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

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

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

ROCHE, CATHARINE - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

NAPOLEON II - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

THE WANDERING JEW (THEATRICAL PLAY) - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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