1799 May 5
Scope and contents
This series contains letters written by Thomas Clarkson and his wife, Catherine Buck Clarkson. The bulk of the correspondence dates from 1793 to 1800. The main recipient was William Buck, Catherine Buck Clarkson's father. The letters deal mainly with personal matters such as visits, birth announcements, and changing wills. A letter of interest, dated October 11, 1818 from Clarkson to his wife, refers to an interview between him and "the Emperor" [Alexander I of Russia] and alludes to "Christophe" [Henri Christophe (1767-1829), a Haitian revolutionary and first King of Haiti] and "Owen", [Robert Owen (1771-1858), a wealthy Wlesh factory owner who fought for social reform in England and America]. Clarkson expressed hope that the Emperor may influence the French against an invasion of Haiti.
Dates
- Creation: 1797 - 1800
Access restrictions
Do not circulate Fragile Items. Preservation Photocopies have been made accessible for research use, and can be found in other series.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear feet
From the Collection: 2 Linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Clarkson, Thomas (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc. Repository