Letters from Charles Nisbet to William Young, 1796-99

Dickinson President Charles Nisbet writes eight letters to William Young, a bookseller and printer in Philadelphia, that mostly regard the political state of affairs in America and Europe, particularly the French Revolution. "The revolutionists of France first encouraged the people to despise their governors, next to insult them... & the same process is fairly begun in this country, & likely to be carried on," as Nisbet notes. Nisbet also apologizes for his son's conduct towards Young and speaks of his troubles with finding work. In addition, Nisbet discusses the publication of several religious works. Transcripts included.