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A description of the Windward Passage, and Gulf of Florida, with the course of the British trading

Published / Created:
1739.
Call Number:
WeInd Ehc 739
Image Count:
1
Description:
The map has title: A chart of the Bahama Islands with a description of the Gulf of Florida and Windward Passage &c. referr'd from the figures here set down, to the general index annexed. By T.C.
Publisher:
Printed and sold by J. Applebee [etc.]
Subject (Geographic):
Windward Passage., West Indies, and Latin America
Subject (Topic):
Description and travel and Commerce
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A description of the Windward Passage, and Gulf of Florida, with the course of the British trading-ships to, and from the island of Jamaica : also an account of the trade-winds, and of the variable winds and currents on the coasts thereabouts ... illustrated with a chart of the coast of Florida, and of the islands of Bahama, Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and the adjacent smaller islands ... : to which are added, some proposals for the better securing of the British trade and navigation to and from the West-Indies ...

2.
George Macartney papers, 1764-1792 (bulk 1764-1767).

Creator:
Macartney, George Macartney, Earl, 1737-1806
Call Number:
OSB MSS 181
Container / Volume:
Box 1
Image Count:
60
Abstract:
The papers are almost entirely concerned with Macartney's embassy to Russia in 1764-1767, and include notes, memoranda, drafts of the trade treaty he negotiated, and a final copy; accounts of travel in Russia and general descriptions of the country, i...
Description:
George Macartney was born in Ireland and educated at Trinity College. In 1764, Lord Holland proposed him as envoy extraordinary to Saint Petersburg for the negotiation of a trade treaty. Knighted before departing England, Macartney returned in 1767 af...
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain., Great Britain, Russia., Russia, and Siberia (Russia)
Subject (Name):
Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796. and Macartney, George Macartney, Earl, 1737-1806.
Subject (Topic):
Diplomatic and consular service, British, Diplomatic and consular service, Russian, Diplomats, Commerce, Foreign relations, Politics and government, Court and courtiers, and Description and travel
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > George Macartney papers, 1764-1792 (bulk 1764-1767).

3.
Letters, 1813-1817

Creator:
Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848
Call Number:
WA MSS 13
Image Count:
20
Abstract:
Letters to James Monroe, Secretary of State, James Madison, President, and William Jones, Secretary of the Navy, John Astor's efforts to secure government protection for his Pacific Fur Company post at Fort Astoria. One letter by Albert Gallatin intro...
Description:
Typed transcript available.
Subject (Geographic):
Northwest, Pacific and Oregon
Subject (Name):
Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848., Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849., Jones, William, 1760-1831., Monroe, James, 1758-1831., United States. President (1809-1817 : Madison), United States. Department of State., United States. Navy Dept., and Pacific Fur Company.
Subject (Topic):
Fur trade, History, and Commerce
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letters, 1813-1817

4.
The Taber photographic album of principal business houses, residences & persons

Creator:
Taber, I. W. (Isaiah West), 1830-1912
Published / Created:
1880.
Call Number:
WA Photos 266
Image Count:
3
Abstract:
Taber photographs mounted on pages of advertisements for San Francisco businesses. Most of the photographs depict the outside of the business building (including a view of Taber's studio). There are also four portraits: Taber, John P. Jackson (Preside...
Description:
I. W. Taber, San Francisco photographer.
Publisher:
I. W. Taber
Subject (Geographic):
San Francisco (Calif.)
Subject (Name):
Taber, I. West
Subject (Topic):
Commerce and Buildings, structures, etc
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The Taber photographic album of principal business houses, residences & persons