James P. Preston, Washington City, to "My Dear Friend", 1832 June 18
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Announce death of Charles; body found in creek; he was eating at an inn in Alexandria; heard steamboat bell and attempted to return to "this place"; supposedly missed the wharf and fell in the water; lost his life by a "scrupulous endeavor to be at his post in the performance of his public duty". 2pp. ALS.
Dates
- Creation: 1832 June 18
Creator
- From the Collection: Preston Family (Family)
- From the Collection: Floyd, John Buchanan, 1806-1863 (Person)
- From the Collection: Hughes family (Collector, Family)
- From the Collection: Hughes, Robert William (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859 (Person)
- From the Collection: Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891 (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston, Francis (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston, John, 1764-1827 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.75 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository