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Frédéric de Waldeck letters, 1825-1834.
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Title:

Frédéric de Waldeck letters, 1825-1834

Creator/Contributor:

Waldeck, Frédéric de, 1766-1875, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Kingsborough, Edward King, Viscount, 1795-1837, correspondent.

Abstract:

Written from Mexico, mainly to his wife, describing his work with a mining company in Tlalpujahua; his archeological discoveries in the ruins of Palenque; travels in the state of tabasco during revolution; and cholera epidemic. Also included is a letter from Lord Edward Kingsborough to Mrs. Waldeck concerning her husband's antiquarian research.

Date:

1825 (issued)

Subject:

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Mayas -- Antiquities
Mayas -- Antiquités
Antiquities
Mayas -- Antiquities
Travel
Mexico -- Description and travel
Palenque (Chiapas, Mexico)
Mexico -- Antiquities
Mexique -- Descriptions et voyages
Mexique -- Antiquités
Mexico
Mexico -- Palenque (Chiapas)
Waldeck, Frédéric de -- 1766-1875 -- Archives
Waldeck, Frédéric de -- 1766-1875 -- Correspondence
Waldeck, Frédéric de -- 1766-1875

Note:

Also available on microfilm with call number BANC FILM 3393.
In French.
Preferred citation: Frédéric de Waldeck letters, BANC MSS 74/158 m, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Type:

Archives
Personal correspondence

Physical Description:

print
18 letters oversize volumes
1 microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 821:4) and positive

Language:

French

Origin:

California