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.

Time Period
Location
MC 2001.7
Origin
Gift of Mrs. Louise Chase Sisk
Letters from Charles Nisbet to David Erskine