William Lee letters, 1810-1861
Collection context
- Creator:
- Lee, William, 1772-1840
- Extent:
- 1 Volumes 1 volumes (25 items)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Letters written to William Lee from prominent Frenchmen of the early 19th century. Some of these relate to a scheme regarding Napoleon. Letters to William Barlow Lee from Oliver Wendell Holmes, Anthony Trollope, and J.K. Lothrop. These letters are personal in nature.
- Biographical / historical:
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William Lee was secretary of the United States legation in Paris under Joel Barlow and was Consul General at Bordeaux. He was interested in a scheme to bring Napoleon to the United States. His son was William Barlow Lee (1805-1895).
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); William Lee letters; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
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