Saint-Pierre, Jacques Henri Bernadin de., 01/01/1793-12/31/1793

File — Box: 1, Folder: 17

Identifier: 96752

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Collected Documents (1737-1929). Consists of some thirty documents, mostly letters, created by notable historical and literary figures, such as Robert Browning, Aaron Burr, Henry James, Napoleon III, Robert Louis Stevenson, Alfred Tennyson, Queen Victoria, Daniel Webster, and the Duke of Wellington. Represents a fine personal manuscript collection. Collected by Ms. Mary Weinmann. Arranged alphabetically by last name of individual.

Dates

01/01/1793-12/31/1793

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.25 Cubic Feet (3 boxes, 2 volumes, and 8 oversized folders)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/01

Container Summary

Autograph Manuscript (in French) by Jacques-Henri-Bernardin de Saint-Pierre entitled, "Adresse de Jacques-Bernardin-Henry de Saint-Pierre a la Convention nationale," seeking renumeration for expenses incurred in succeeding Buffon as head of the Jardin des Plantes, dated 1793. Also, Manuscript Signed by Saint-Pierre with autograph corrections. Gift from Aunty Ba.