Charles Waterton papers, 1772-1865

Mss.B.W31n

Date: 1772-1865 | Size: 0.25 Linear feet, Ca. 145 items

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Abstract

This collection of letters and documents relates primarily to Charles Waterton (B W31n) but included as well are papers of the family (B W31m). Most of the letters to or from Waterton concern birds, bird mating, domestic news, natural history, and Walton Hall, his estate. In addition, there are recipes and a housekeeping account book (1780-1781). There are numerous letters with his sisters-in-law, Eliza and Helen Edmonstone, and also an exchange of letters between Waterton's son Edmund and Sir George Bowyer concerning Papal audiences.

Background note

Charles Waterton was a British naturalist and ornithologist.

Digital objects note

This collection contains digital materials that are available in the APS Digital Library. Links to these materials are provided with context in the inventory of this finding aid. A general listing of digital objects may also be found here.

Collection Information

Physical description

Ca. 145 items.

Related material

There are additional Waterton letters in Miscellaneous Ms. Collection; consult the repository.

Early American History Note

This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world.

Indexing Terms

Genre(s)

Account books.

Personal Name(s)

Bowyer, George, 1811-1883
Charlesworth, Edward, 1813-1893
Clifford, Walter
Cottrell, Henry
Edmonstone, Eliza
Edmonstone, Helen
Fennell, J. G. (John Greville), 1807-1885
Hobson, Richard, 1795-1868
Jones, Edward
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
Waterton , Charles, 1782-1865
Waterton, Edmund, 1830-1887

Subject(s)

Beyond Early America
Birds.
Home economics -- Accounting -- 18th century.
Natural history.
Ornithology.
Popes.

Detailed Inventory


Papers			Request Series for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Series
Letter to Edwin Green.	9 August, 1862	11 1/4 x 8 3/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 4p. Describes journey to Aix-La-Chapelle. Local agriculture. General physical description: 11 1/4 x 8 3/4 Other Descriptive Information: See: See also: Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:319385/
Letter to Dawson Turner.	20 December, 1836	9x7 1/2	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 3p. Discusses visit to Philadelphia in April 1824, his portrait by C.W. Peale, his book Wanderings, and 2 expeditions to Africa. Mentions Sir Thomas Gage, Charles Butler, Lord Henry Bathurst, Sir Joseph Bank General physical description: 9x7 1/2 Other Descriptive Information: See: See also: Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:319371/
Letter to Edward Charlesworth.	2 December, 1854	8 3/4x 7 1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Recounts an unpleasant encounter while visiting Thomas Baines. General physical description: 8 3/4x 7 1/4 Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:319376/
Letter to Dawson Turner.	20 December, 1836	9x7 1/2	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 3p. Discusses visit to Philadelphia in April 1824, his portrait by C.W. Peale, his book Wanderings, and 2 expeditions to Africa. Mentions Sir Thomas Gage, Charles Butler, Lord Henry Bathurst, Sir Joseph Bank. General physical description: 9x7 1/2
Letter to Dawson Turner.	20 December, 1836	9x7 1/2	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 3p. Discusses visit to Philadelphia in April 1824, his portrait by C. W. Peale, his book Wanderings, and 2 expeditions of Africa. Mentions Sir Thomas Gage, Charles Butler, Lord Henry Bathurst, Sir Joseph Ban General physical description: 9x7 1/2
Letter to Dawson Turner.	20 December, 1836	9x7 1/2	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 3p. Discusses visit to Philadelphia in April 1824, his portrait by C.W. Peale, his book Wanderings, and 2 expeditions to Africa. Mentions Sir Thomas Gage, Charles Butler, Lord Henry Bathurst, Sir Joseph Bank General physical description: 9x7 1/2
Letter to Edward Charlesworth.	2 December, 1854	8 3/4x 7 1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Recounts an unpleasant encounter while visiting Thomas Baines. General physical description: 8 3/4x 7 1/4
Letter to [Henry] Denny.	1782-1865	7 1/2 x 9	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
n.d. ALS. 1p. Responds to Hay; will meet at the appointed time. General physical description: 7 1/2 x 9 Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:319365/
Letter to Dawson Turner.	December 20, 1836	9x7 1/2	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 3p. Discusses visit to Philadelphia in April 1824, his portrait by C.W. Peale, his book Wanderings, and 2 expeditions to Africa. Mentions Sir Thomas Gage, Charles Butler, Lord Henry Bathurst, Sir Joseph Ban General physical description: 9x7 1/2
Letter to Edwin Green.	9 August, 1862	11 1/4 x 8 3/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 4p. Describes journey to Aix-La-Chapelle. Local agriculture. General physical description: 11 1/4 x 8 3/4
Letter to Francis Gibson.	24 March, 1848	9x7 1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Forwards parcel and tells of family news. General physical description: 9x7 1/4 Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:319390/
Letter to Edwin Green.	18 November, 1849	9x7 1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Concerns a mysterious sickness among Waterton's trees. General physical description: 9x7 1/4 Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:319379/
Letter to [Henry] Denny.	1782-1865	7 1/2 x 9	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
n.d. ALS. 1p. Responds to Hay; will meet at the appointed time. General physical description: 7 1/2 x 9
Letter to [Richard Hobson?];	1782-1865	8-3/4x7-1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Walton Hall, Monday morning. A.L.S. 1p. Friendly letter. his attempt at doctoring a friend who is visiting. General physical description: 8-3/4x7-1/4
Letter to "Sir".	1 July, 1858	5 3/4x 7 1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Extends invitation. General physical description: 5 3/4x 7 1/4 Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:319401/
Letter to Henry Smurthwaithe.	11 December, 1854	10x8	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Responds to an inquiry about the breeding of Nightingales. General physical description: 10x8 Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:319393/
Letter to Edwin Green.	11 April, 1858	8 3/4x7 1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Travel plans. Mentions Westerman and Ogden. General physical description: 8 3/4x7 1/4 Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:319382/
Letter to Dawson Turner.	20 December, 1836	9x7 1/2	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 3p. Discusses visit to Philadelphia in April 1824, his portrait by C.W. Peale, his book Wanderings, and 2 expeditions to Africa. Mentions Sir Thomas Gage, Charles Butler, Lord Henry Bathurst, Sir Joseph Ban General physical description: 9x7 1/2
Letter to Henry Smurthwaithe.	11 December, 1854	10x8	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Responds to an inquiry about the breeding of Nightingales. General physical description: 10x8
Letter to Edwin Green.	18 November, 1849	9x7 1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Concerns a mysterious sickness among Waterton's trees. General physical description: 9x7 1/4
Letter to Henry Smurthwaithe.	11 December, 1854	10x8	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Responds to an inquiry about the breeding of Nightingales. General physical description: 10x8
Letter to Samuel Taylor.	5 July, 1845	9 3/4 x 8	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Acknowledges receipt of Taylor's plan to "repel intruders from your trees". General physical description: 9 3/4 x 8 Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:319396/
Letter to "Sir".	7 April, 1849	9x7 1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Waterton declines offer to buy author's specimens for his museum. General physical description: 9x7 1/4 Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:319399/
Letter to Dawson Turner.	20 December, 1836	9x7 1/2	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 3p. Discusses visit to Philadelphia in April 1824, his portrait by C.W. Peale, his book Wanderings, and 2 expeditions to Africa. Mentions Sir Thomas Gage, Charles Butler, Lord Henry Bathurst, Sir Joseph Bank General physical description: 9x7 1/2
Letter to Dawson Turner.	20 December, 1836	9x7 1/2	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 3p. Discusses visit to Philadelphia in April 1824, his portrait by C.W. Peale, his book Wanderings, and 2 expeditions to Africa. Mentions Sir Thomas Gage, Charles Butler, Lord Henry Bathurst, Sir Joseph Bank General physical description: 9x7 1/2
Letter to A. Vogue.	28 April, 1864	9x7 1/2	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p Responds to a request for an item by saying its not important. General physical description: 9x7 1/2 Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:319368/
Letter to Edwin Green.	August 9, 1862	11 1/4 x 8 3/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 4P. Describes journey to Aix-La-Chapelle. Local agriculture. General physical description: 11 1/4 x 8 3/4
Letter to Edward Charlesworth.	2 December, 1854	8 3/4 x 7 1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Recounts an unpleasant encounter while visiting Thomas Baines. 1. Baines, Thomas, 1822-1875. I. Charlesworth, ard. General physical description: 8 3/4 x 7 1/4
Letter to Francis Gibson.	24 March, 1848	9x7 1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Forwards parcel and tells of family news. 1. Waterton, Edmund, 1830-1887. I. Gibson, Francis 1753-1805. General physical description: 9x7 1/4
Letter to Edwin Green.	18 November, 1849	9x7 1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Concerns a mysterious sickness among Waterton's trees. 1. Siliviculture. I. Green, Edwin. General physical description: 9x7 1/4
Letter to Edwin Green.	11 April, 1858	8 3/4x7 1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Travel plans. Mentions Westerman and Ogden. 1. Ogden, John. 2. Westerman,. I. Green, Edwin. General physical description: 8 3/4x7 1/4
Letter to Edwin Green.	9 August, 1862	11 1/4 x 8 3/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 4p. Describes journey to Aix-La-Chapelle. Local agriculture. 1. King Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia, 1820-1878. 2. Garribaldi, Giuseppe, 1807-1882. 3. Waterton, Edmund, 1830. 4. Aachen--Travel General physical description: 11 1/4 x 8 3/4
Letter to Edwin Green ...	9 August, 186		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
and Description. I. Green, Edwin.
Letter to [Richard Hobson?];	1782-1865	8-3/4x7-1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Walton Hall, Monday morning. A.L.S. 1p. Friendly letter. His attempt at doctoring a friend who is visiting. General physical description: 8-3/4x7-1/4
Letter to Henry Smurthwaithe.	11 December, 1854	10x8	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Responds to an inquiry about the breeding of Nightingales. 1. Pilkington, Sir William, 1758-1848. 2. Nightingales. I. Smurthwaithe,. General physical description: 10x8
Letter to Samuel Taylor.	5 July, 1845	9 3/4x 8	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Acknowledges receipt of Taylor's plan to "repel intruders from your trees". I. Taylor, Samuel, f1. 1800-1820. General physical description: 9 3/4x 8
Letter to Dawson Turner.	20 December, 1836	9x7 1/2	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 3p. Dicusses visit to Philadelphia in April 1824, his portrait by C.W. Peale, his book Wanderings, and 2 expeditions to Africa. Mentions Sir Thomas Gage, Charles Butler, Lord Henry Bathurst, Sir Joseph Bank General physical description: 9x7 1/2
Letter to Dawson Turner ...			Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
1. Banks, Sir Joseph, 1743-1820. 2. Bathurst, Lord Henry, 1762-1834. 3. Butler, Charles, 1750-1832. 4. Gage, Sir Thomas, 1721-1787. 5. Turner, Elizabeth. 6. Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827. 7. Africa--Travel and Exploration. 8. Truner, Dawson, 1775-
Letter to Dawson Turner ...	20 December, 1858		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Letter to "Madam".	5 July, 1837	9x8	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Concerning delivery of a large lobster specimen and his future travel plans. General physical description: 9x8 Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:235150/
Letter to "Sir".	26 January, 1842	9x7 1/2	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Declines an offer of membership into a scientific society. General physical description: 9x7 1/2 Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:235152/
Letter to "My dear Miss Eliza;"	April 4, 1844	9x7-1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Walton Hall, A.L.S. 1p. Friendly letter. Forwards autograph. News of relatives, and of his foot being being hurt while a tree bole was being moved. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:340814/
Letter to "Sir".	7 April, 1849	9x7 1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Waterton declines offer to buy author's specimens for his museum. 1. Taxiderm General physical description: 9x7 1/4
Letter to "Sir".	1 July, 1858	5 3/4x 7 1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Extends invitation. 1. Hobson, Richard, 1795-1868. General physical description: 5 3/4x 7 1/4
Letter to A. Vogue.	28 April, 1864	9x7 1/2	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Responds to a request for an item by saying its not important. I. Vogue, A General physical description: 9x7 1/2
Letters of scientists: William Orr, Prof. Henslow, Robert Chambers, W.Pettigrew, Richard Owen, Nathaniel Ogle, R. Stephenson, C.W. Williams, Thomas Woolner, Alexander Gilchrist, Albert Way, F. W. Fairholt, Charles Manby, George Rutledge, John Allen, Charles Waterton and Mr. Nichols: also, a poem on evolution;	1833-1873		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
D. 15 items. Various sizes.
Letter to Francis Gibson.	24 March, 1848	9x7 1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Forwards parcel and tells of family news. General physical description: 9x7 1/4
Letter to Edwin Green.	9 August, 1862	11 1/4 x 8 3/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 4p. Describes journey to Aix-La-Chapelle. Local agriculture. General physical description: 11 1/4 x 8 3/4
Letter to Edwin Green.	11 April, 1858	8 3/4x7 1/4	Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
ALS. 1p. Travel plans. Mentions Westerman and Ogden. General physical description: 8 3/4x7 1/4
Waterton , Charles, 1782-1865. Letter to Mr. Nichols.	undated		Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
Provenance: 1977 1301.a ms Access digital object: https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/text:235088/
Edmonstone, Elizabeth & Helen - Correspondence, 1843-1848			Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
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Edmonstone, Elizabeth - Correspondence, 1851			Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
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Edmonstone, Elizabeth & Helen - Correspondence, 1852-1856			Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
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Edmonstone, Elizabeth & Helen - Correspondence, 1857-1860			Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
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Edmonstone, Ida & Helen - Correspondence, 1848			Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
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Edmonstone, Elizabeth & Helen - Correspondence, 1861-1862			Request File for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this File
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