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George Frederick Augustus Ruxton papers, ca. 1839-1948

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Open book George Frederick Augustus Ruxton papers, ca. 1839-1948

Title George Frederick Augustus Ruxton papers, ca. 1839-1948

Creator Ruxton, George Frederick Augustus, 1820-1848

Date 1839-1948

Language English

Summary Collection includes correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, manuscript notes, drafts, copies, etc., mostly relating to Ruxton's travels in America.

Extent 0.2 linear feet (1 box)

Format Correspondence, Photographs, Clippings

User-Contributed Transcription 4X With his Commission, however, he did not lay aside all the feelings of a Soldier, for on the near embroilment of this Country in a war with America, on the Oregon dispute, he offered his services to organise the Camanchee Indians. And, had Goverment required, or felt at liberty to accept such offer, there is not a doubt, he would have succeeded in making these "Mounted Indians" an ? force to have harassed the Flanks, or Van, of the enemy --The above paragraph is circled and accompanied at top with the following note, also circled: This I have left out in my copy for the Athenaeum. [[initialed:] RK [i.e., Richard King]]Beside the circled paragraph is the following note in pencil: * I put this in, as it touches his Pamphlet on "The Oregon", but I dare say it is objectionable. I know he ? not & pressed Government on the subject --The next paragraph is scored through; On his return to England, after leaving the Service, he looked about for a period for Adventure, and making choice of the unknown fields of AfricaTo the wigwams of the North American Indians to the wild enchanting scenery around them he bent his course and laid up a rich store of interesting information which created a thirst for adventure of the most daring kind --It was to Africa that he now turned his attention in order to add to our geographical knowledge.X

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Call Number VAULT folio Graff 3614

BibID 991560928805867

Rights Status Copyright Not Evaluated

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Filename 991560928805867_graff_3614-1_0031.tif

Unique Identifier NL1YMJG

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