John Bigelow Letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS -205-SC
Scope and Content
The collection contains one hand-written letter from John Bigelow to someone named King. The letter is dated December 10, 1887 and reports on world political events in a personal tone.
The letter acknowledges four important political events in North America and Europe in 1887. First, Bigelow mentions news from Paris and expresses regret that French President Jules Grevy was forced to resign over a scandal involving his son-in-law, Daniel Wilson. Second, Bigelow comments that Grevy's successor, President Sadi-Carnot would benefit from retaining Minister Maurice Rouvier in his cabinet. Third, Bigelow brings up fishing treaty negotiations that were on-going between the United States, Canada, and Great Britain at the time. Finally, Bigelow mentions that the Imperial Government (presumably Great Britain) and the United States delegation headed by T.F. Baynard had reached an agreement about something and that the Canadian delegate, Charles Tupper had left the meetings. It is likely that he was discussing the Atlantic fishing dispute, a battle which ultimately resulted in Great Britain negotiating a settlement with the United States and without Canada's involvement.
The letter acknowledges four important political events in North America and Europe in 1887. First, Bigelow mentions news from Paris and expresses regret that French President Jules Grevy was forced to resign over a scandal involving his son-in-law, Daniel Wilson. Second, Bigelow comments that Grevy's successor, President Sadi-Carnot would benefit from retaining Minister Maurice Rouvier in his cabinet. Third, Bigelow brings up fishing treaty negotiations that were on-going between the United States, Canada, and Great Britain at the time. Finally, Bigelow mentions that the Imperial Government (presumably Great Britain) and the United States delegation headed by T.F. Baynard had reached an agreement about something and that the Canadian delegate, Charles Tupper had left the meetings. It is likely that he was discussing the Atlantic fishing dispute, a battle which ultimately resulted in Great Britain negotiating a settlement with the United States and without Canada's involvement.
Dates
- December 10, 1887
Creator
- Bigelow, John, 1817-1911 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
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Biography/History
John Bigelow, diplomat, journalist, and author, was born on November 25, 1817, at Malden, New York. He was trained as a lawyer and admitted to the New York Bar in 1838. His law practice grew slowly, prompting Bigelow to begin writing for literary magazines and newspapers. This work introduced him to influential politicians and helped him receive an appointment as inspector of Sing Sing Prison, New York. Bigelow's life was punctuated with political appointments. He was Consul-General to Paris during the Civil War and was Minister to France in 1865. Throughout his life he traveled extensively in Europe and wrote numerous books on political figures in the United States and American history. He is known for helping Josiah Gregg write his book on pioneer life, The Commerce of the Prairies. He died in New York City in 1911.
Extent
1 Folder
Abstract
The letter in this collection, written by John Bigelow in 1887, discusses political events of the day.
Relevant Secondary Sources
- Clapp, Margaret. Forgotten First Citizen: John Bigelow. Boston: Little, Brown and Co, 1947.
- Field, Phyllis F. "Bigelow, John, in John A. Garraty and Mark C. Carnes, eds. American National Biography. New York: Oxford University Press,1999:753-754.
- Horgan, Paul. Josiah Gregg and His Vision of the Early West. New York: Farrar Strauss Giroux.
Creator
- Bigelow, John, 1817-1911 (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the John Bigelow Letter, December 10, 1887
- Status
- Approved
- Author
- Processed by Tad McIlwraith
- Date
- ©2002
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
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Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu