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Letter to Eunice Crafts, May 16, 1824
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    • Creator: Crafts, Samuel Chandler, 1768-1853.
    • Description: Topics include May 11, 1935 editorial in the New York Times about Austin's criticism of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
    • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress


    Caroline Crane Marsh Diary, May 16 - July 24, 1862
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      • Creator: Marsh, Caroline Crane, 1816-1901.
      • Date Created: 1862
      • Description: The Marshes travel extensively in this diary, passing through Biella and other Alpine towns as they hike and explore the region. On a trip to Florence, the Marshes reconnect with Hiram Powers, who sculpts a bust of Caroline Crane Marsh over several sittings. At one point between trips, the Marshes receive a visit from Lady Caroline Estcourt and her sisters in Turin. Topics in this diary include tourism and hospitality in Italy and the Alps, agriculture and rural industry in Italy, Italian court etiquette, relations between the Italian social classes, Italian marriages, Mexican politics, the Crimean War, and the effects of the American Civil War on Italy. This diary also covers several topics relating to religion in Italy, including persecution, legal protection, religious neutrality in diplomacy, religious celebrations, charitable works, and religious orders.
      • Parent Collections: Caroline Crane Marsh Diaries, Vermont Diaries
      Part of: Diaries


      Letter to Mary Collamer, February 14, 1847
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        • Creator: Collamer, Jacob, 1791-1865.
        • Description: Topics include lunch with Herber Hoover; Austin's duties as Assistant Minority Leader.
        • Parent Collections: Letters Home From Congress