November 30, 1834 - December 5, 1834., 11/30/1834-12/05/1834

File — Box: 1, Folder: 25

Identifier: 76912

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

11/30/1834-12/05/1834

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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

6 AJE dated 11/30/1834-12/5/1834 describing JPB's peculiar encounter with a poor beggar woman in the streets and and his mortification at having missed a visit from Levitt Harris. However, Mr. Harris returned and proceeded to take JPB to see the ambassadors of Russia, Prussia, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, and the Duke of Castries. He also quotes from Lord Chesterfield's letters, which he believes to contain good advice and makes a rough calculation of his expenses and current finances. Pages 291-302 Page 302 is torn out.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

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

HARRIS, LEVITT - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

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

CHESTERFIELD, LORD - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

GRANVILLE, LORD LEVESON-GOWER - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

TROLLOPE, FRANCIS - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

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

SHELDON, HENRY - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types