Letters from Charles Nisbet to David Erskine

Letters from Charles Nisbet to David Erskine
Number of Pages: 
38
Date: 
1787-1792

Dickinson President Charles Nisbet writes six letters to David Erskine, the Earl of Buchan, on a number of topics that include the consequences of America's independence, the economy, governance, natural history of the country, international politics, relations with Native Americans, the curriculum at Dickinson College, and Nisbet's relationship with College Trustees like Benjamin Rush. Transcripts included.

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Location: 
MC 2001.7
Origin: 
Gift of Mrs. Louise Chase Sisk
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