Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857
Published / Created:
1820
Call Number:
OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 13
Image Count:
35
Abstract:
The collection consists of approximately 80 letters from Earl Amherst of Arracan to his first wife, Sarah, most dating from 1819 and 1820. Subjects include news of family and friends; estate management; and social and political events, including the death of George III. Amherst frequently details debates in the House of Lords and discussions with government officials. A series of 6 letters from November 1819 discusses Amherst's support of the Six Acts in the wake of the Peterloo Massacre and his fear that "the conduct of the Whigs offered the greatest encouragement to the Radicals." and The largest group of letters dates from 1820 and documents Amherst's participation in the trial of Queen Caroline and the debates in the House of Lords concerning the Bill of Pains and Penalties. While Amherst expressed repeated disgust at Caroline's conduct, the letters also document his growing concern at the possible harmful effects of the Bill and his eventual agreement that it be dropped by the House of Lords.
Description:
William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst of Arracan (1773-1857), succeeded as second Baron Amherst of Arracan in 1797. A Lord of the Bedchamber in 1804-1815 and 1816-1823, he served as envoy to Naples 1809-1811 and as special ambassador to China in 1816. He was made Governor-General of India in 1823, successfully led the colony through the First Burmese War, and retired to England in 1828. He died in 1857.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--History--1800-1837, and Great Britain--Politics and government--1800-1837
Subject (Name):
Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821, Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821--Trials, litigation, etc, George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820, George--IV,--King of Great Britain,--1762-1830, and Great Britain.--Parliament.--House of Lords
Subject (Topic):
Luddites, Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, and Peterloo Massacre, Manchester, England, 1819
Bontemps, Arna Wendell, 1902-1973 Handy, W. C. (William Christopher), 1873-1958
Published / Created:
1941
Call Number:
JWJ Zan H192 940f
Image Count:
2
Description:
"Compositions, arrangements, and books by W. C. Handy": p. 305-308., Copy 1: Author's presentation copy to Carl Van Vechten, 6/30/41. Original dust wrappers., Includes music., and Published June, 1941, First printing."
Publisher:
Macmillan Co.,
Subject (Name):
Handy, W. C.--(William Christopher),--1873-1958, Handy, W. C.--(William Christopher),--1873-1958--Presentation inscription to C. Van Vechten, and Van Vechten, Carl,--1880-1964--Presentation inscription from W.C. Handy
Accompanied by publisher's letter advertising works by Haniel Long., Includes manuscript corrections by Anton V. Long., and Ms. notes and presentation inscription to N. McLeod.
Publisher:
Brookside Press
Subject (Name):
Gallup, Donald Clifford, 1913- --Presentation inscription from N. MacLeod, Long, Haniel, 1888-1956 --Bibliography, and Macleod, Norman, 1906- --Presentation inscription to D.C. Gallup and presentation inscription from A.V. Long
Autograph letter signed written in response to recipient's request for information regarding the whereabouts of family member Christopher. Hill describes his partnership in a land claim with "Chris" on farmland in Red Wing, Minnesota, between November 1855 and September 1856, and Chris's relocation to Superior, Wisconsin, where he was hired as a member of the surveying party of the northern section of the St. Croix and Lake Superior Railroad. Hill briefly describes his own position as a clerk and draftsman; his unmarried status; and his agreement with the recipient that a visit to the West would be interesting to him. Hill provides Chris's address in a postscript. The letterhead contains a printed woodcut view of "St. Anthony, Minnesota, [now part of Minneapolis] on the Mississippi."
Description:
St. Paul, Minnesota resident; surveyor and draftsman.
Subject (Geographic):
Red Wing (Minn.)--Description and travel, Saint Anthony (Hennepin County, Minn. : 1855-1872)--Pictorial works, and Saint Paul (Minn.)--Description and travel
Subject (Name):
Hill, A. J.--(Alfred James),--1823-1895, Hotten, John, and St. Croix & Lake Superior Railroad
The letter to the Attorney General in Washington describes the situation of gentile federal officials under a Mormon governor and their inability to enforce the laws of the United States.
Description:
William W. Drummond, associate judge, Utah Territory, 1854-57.
Subject (Geographic):
Utah--Politics and government
Subject (Name):
Cushing, Caleb,--1800-1879, Drummond, William W, and United States.--Attorney-General