Chapman Maupin, Berlin, Germany, to "Father," Professor Socrates Maupin, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1870 March 5

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1

Identifier: id164454

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Scope and Contents

Mentions his courses in classical studies; discusses Mr. Schele's[?] proposal that C. M. teach languages; refers to many (European?) and American professors; describes the organization of Prussian universities; mentions other University of Virginia students studying in Berlin, including Garnett, Hill, and Gallaher; American dislike of George Bancroft in Berlin; reaction to a divorce case in England involving the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII); arrival of "the Siamese twins"; discusses where in Europe to look for information on their family. Including Manuscript, undated, of notes on the Washington genealogy. 2 pages.

Dates

Creation: 1870 March 5

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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