George Perkins Marsh to R.G. Beardslee, Signed Autograph Letter, 2 pages, 1847

Containers:

Box 18, Folder 22

Extent:

1 letters

Scope and content:

Marsh recommends Donald G. Mitchell, author of "Fresh Gleanings," a recent volume of European Travels, as one who would be likely to accept an invitation to lecture his association.

Biographical / historical:

George Perkins Marsh (1801-1882), American diplomat and philogist, born in Woodstock, Vermont, who spoke over twenty languages. He also served in the United States House of Representatives and practiced law in Burlington, Vermont.

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