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John James Appleton autographed letter, 1823 Aug

Label
John James Appleton autographed letter, 1823 Aug
Language
eng
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
John James Appleton autographed letter
Oclc number
1055765667
Summary
This manuscript is an autographed letter written by John James Appleton (1792-1864). It measures 40x25 cm and is folded in half making 4 pages of hand writing. The letter is dated Aug. 7th (?), 1823 from Appleton to Albert Gallatin, US Minister to Spain. The letter was in a folder that read "Appleton, John J. 1792-1864 Diplomat letter 1823 to envoy Gallatin to Spain". Also included was a large envelope that at one time must have held the letter. On the left hand side "House of Representatives, U.S. Part of Cong. Records Free" is printed. M.C. is on the right. Typed on a small label is this: "John James Appleton Diplomat: born in 1792, died 1864 secy. To legation at Portugal, 1819-1822; secy. To legation to Spain, 1822-1825; charge d'affaires to the Two Sicilies 1825; and to Sweeden (sp) 1826-1830". Hand written: "Autograph letter dated Cadiz Aug. 1823 to Hon. A. Gallatin, Minister of US to Spain"
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