1858 February 17
Scope and Contents
Tucker, [Nathaniel Beverley, 1820-1890], in Liverpool, England, to “my dear Dick”. Remarks of the recipient’s illness, comparison of England to United States regarding drinking before dinner and particularly descriptive of House of Commons behavior in comparison to U.S. House of Representatives; reference to family back in U.S.; recent visit to Paris; his disgust with American politics and the “trade and traders” in this “once dignified and admirable vocation”; opposed to his sons going into politics. He has written a letter to “Washington Union” on the “late attack upon the Emperor’s life” [the assassination attempt on Napoleon III in Jan. 1858]. Also, writes of a poor report about his speech giving to Siamese ambassadors.
Dates
- Creation: 1830-1903
Creator
- From the Collection: Tucker, Nathaniel Beverley, 1820-1890 (Person)
- From the Collection: Brown, Coalter, and Tucker Family (Family)
- From the Collection: McHenry, James (Person)
- From the Collection: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker-Coleman Family (Family)
Language of Materials
English French
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository