Alexander von Humboldt, Potsdam, to Hon. John B. Floyd, U.S. Secretary of War, 1857 August 8
Scope and Contents
Introduction of Baldwin Mollhausen; given place on expedition of the Colorado River under the command of Lieutenant Ives; expeditions out West admired in Europe; present a portrait of the author of 'A political Essay on New Spain'; also includes English translation of the letter which is written in French and photocopies of both the original and translation. 2pp. ALS.
Dates
- Creation: 1857 August 8
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)
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.75 Linear Feet
Language
French
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository