Newberry Library - George Frederick Augustus Ruxton papers, ca. 1839-1948

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 in brown ink at upper left: Copyletter sent Mess? Blackwoodin answer to theirsDated 3rd. Oct.in black ink:Broad OakBenchley Kent5th October 1848Dear SirsAmong the many tributes paid to the memory of my late brother George from his numerous scientific, and lliterary friends since the melancholy intelligence of his death appeared in the newspapers, be assured, that none can afford more consolation to his family, than to find his friendship and talents worthy of so sympathising an acknowledgement as that conveyed to me in your note of 3rd. inst, and by such judges as yourselves ???The blow has been very sudden to us all, as yet we know nothing further, than we have read in the Papers; but my brother Lieut. A. Ruxton 7th Fusiliers, quartered at Halifax, learning the sad intelligence from a similar source, instantly started for St. Louis in the U. States, and from him, in due course, we shall have the melancholy satisfaction of hearing all particulars of my brothers end, and the pleasure of feeling that one of his own ???Kin??? has shed a tear over his ? trans-atlantic grave ???He had been ailing for some time, the effect (so supposed by himself and medical advisers) of a severe fall from a Mule

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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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Size 2532px × 3903px 28.30 MB

Filename 991560928805867_graff_3614-8_0024.tif

Unique Identifier NL1YMLI

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