Content Description From the Collection: This is a collection of papers from William Stamps Cherry's visits to Africa around the end of the 19th century. Cherry was an American businessman, explorer, and writer involved in the Ivory trade. In these letters he mentions interacting with the native people, elephant hunting as well as ivory shipping, and the possibility of treaty negotiations. 35 letters in English and French, 13 business documents such as receipts, itemized lists, and a certificate of authenticity. Two...

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George Bancroft to Hugh Blair Grigsby regarding the "Mecklenburg Affair" and the constitution. 1857 June 29. Acc. 2004.16.