Filippo Mazzei letterbook, 1788-1792

Mss.Film.1211

Date: 1788-1792 | Size: 2 Linear feet
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Abstract

This letterbook, kept principally in Paris, includes a diary of events, drafts and copies of some of his writings, and correspondence with selected Virginians, such as John Blair, John Banister, Jr., and John Page.

Background note

Filippo Mazzei was a Florentine diplomatic agent and author.

Collection Information

Physical description

2 microfilm reels.

Restrictions

Restrictions on Use:

Permission must be obtained from the Direzione of the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale of Florence, Italy, for reproduction.

Provenance

Purchased from Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale, Florence, Italy, and accessioned, 1965 (1965 1381mf).

Location of originals:

Originals in Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale, Florence,

Early American History Note

This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Letterbooks.

Geographic Name(s)

  • Paris (France) -- Social life and customs.

Personal Name(s)

  • Banister, John, Jr.
  • Blair, John, 1732-1800
  • Mazzei, Filippo, 1730-1816
  • Page, John, 1744-1808