December 31, 1834 - February 24, 1835., 12/31/1834-02/24/1835

File — Box: 1, Folder: 30

Identifier: 76917

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

12/31/1834-02/24/1835

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

Pages 345-401 contain lengthy journal entries made by JPB from 12/31/1834-2/24/1835, all which are almost entirely written in French. JPB continues discussing his thoughts and daily activities in these passages. Some of the highlights include his New Year's celebration (p.346), the presentation of the diplomatic corps to the ambassadors from Russia, Greece and Austria (p.348), discussion of Edward Livingston's diplomatic affairs (p.349,351), references to Andrew Jackson's message of December 1834 (p.360,365,376), Levitt Harris (p.354,361,374), and Pozzo di Borgo (p.348,384). It also appears that JPB's son, George Campbell Brown, went back and read his father's journal, as his signature and comments appear in pencil on page 392.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

CHAMPS ELYSEES - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

BROWN, JAMES PERCY - JOURNAL ENTRY (1835): Other Types

DIDEROT, DENIS - REFERENCE (1835): Other Types

HARRIS, LEVITT - REFERENCE (1835): Other Types

NEW YEAR'S - REFERENCE (1835): Other Types

LIVINGSTON, EDWARD - REFERENCE (1835): Other Types

D'APPONYI, COUNT - REFERENCE (1835): Other Types

POZZO DI BORGO, CARLO ANDREA - REFERENCE (1835): Other Types

JACKSON, ANDREW - REFERENCE (1835): Other Types

BYRON, LORD - REFERENCE (1835): Other Types

BROWN, GEORGE CAMPBELL - AUTOGRAPH (1835): Other Types

ATHERTONS, THE - REFERENCE (1835): Other Types