| 1 | Author: | Burrough, Marmaduke | Add |
| Title: | Marmaduke Burrough papers 1829-1847 | ||
| Dates: | 1829-1847 | ||
| Abstract: | Marmaduke Burrough was a physician who served as U.S. Consul to Calcutta in 1828 and then Vera Cruz from 1835-1838. This collection contains a range of receipts relating to Burrough's expenses as consul in both Calcutta and Vera Cruz. The Calcutta receipts begin in 1829 and end in 1830. These loose leaf receipts capture a range of Burrough's activity, including bills from physicians, expenses for entertaining, and one for the passage of "a living rhinoceros" to Philadelphia onboard the Georgian. Burrough bought and then brought the second live rhinoceros to the United States in 1830. The animal was displayed in Philadelphia before being sold to a traveling exhibit. View finding aid for a full description | ||
| Call #: | Mss.B.B946 | ||
| Extent: | 0.25 Linear Feet | ||
| Topics: | Americans Abroad | Diplomatic History | ||
| Genre: | Business Records and Accounts | Diplomatic Material | General Correspondence | Official Government Documents and Records | ||
| Subjects: | Consuls -- United States. | Diplomats -- United States. | Zoological specimens -- Collection and preservation. |
