George Perkins Marsh, 1856 - 1860
Scope and Contents
Three letters in the hand of American diplomat George Perkins Marsh. One dated 1856 addressed to a Rev. J.W. Holland, and two dated June 1860 to a Dr. Brennen (?). The Holland letter appears to pertain to a lecture invitation, while the Brennen letters refer to some of Marsh’s writings.
Dates
- 1856 - 1860
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
George Perkins Marsh (1801-1882) was an American philologist, politician, and diplomat. He served as a representative to the House from Vermont’s 3rd district between 1843 and 1849, and held diplomatic roles in Italy and the Ottoman Empire. His 1864 book Man and Nature was widely influential and has led to Marsh’s characterization as a pioneer in environmentalism and conservation.
Extent
From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Latin
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: Welsh
From the Collection: Danish
From the Collection: Swedish
From the Collection: Spanish
From the Collection: German
From the Collection: Norwegian
From the Collection: Persian
From the Collection: Japanese
From the Collection: Russian
From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Creator
- From the Collection: Scheetz, Nicholas B., 1952-2016 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu