Mazzei was an Italian physician, merchant, and horticulturist, who lived in London as a wine merchant before moving to Virginia in 1773. He introduced grapes, olives, and other fruits on a plantation near Monticello, and became an active supporter of the revolutionary movement in Virginia. He served as an agent in Europe for the Commonwealth of Virginia, and later became a chargé d'affaires for King Stanislaus of Poland.
The material is arranged in chronological order.
21 linear feet.
Presented by the Philip Mazzei Foundation, 455 Western Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960, and accessioned, 01/28/1987 (1987 122ms).
This collection is also available on microfilm (Film 1436).
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.
