Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, letters
Scope and Contents
This collection contains thirteen letters written by the Duke of Wellington to Miss A.M. (Anna Maria) Jenkins, a 19th century evangelist. Two other letters are from Ms. Sophy Mistes to Miss A.M. Jenkins also. Accompanying some of the letters are envelopes with wax seals; also included in the collection are a miniature photo of the Duke and a paper Mariner's Compass.
Dates
- Creation: 1833 - 1851
Creator
- Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This material is open for research. Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection has been digitized and is available online in Rice's Institutional Repository:
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from the Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, letters, must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.
Biographical / Historical
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, was a very famous military and political figure in the 19th century. He gained notoriety for defeating Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo as well as through his post as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army. The Duke of Wellington had an extensive military career in which he fought in many battles; furthermore, he served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for two terms. The Duke became involved with Miss Anna Maria Jenkins, a young female evangelist, for several years - the progression of their relationship is reflected in the Duke's letters to Miss Jenkins. The two corresponded from 1833 until the Duke's death in 1852.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (15 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains thirteen letters written by the Duke of Wellington to Miss A.M. (Anna Maria) Jenkins, a 19th century evangelist. Two other letters are from Ms. Sophy Mistes to Miss A.M. Jenkins. Accompanying some of the letters are envelopes with wax seals; also included in the collection are a miniature photo of the Duke and a paper Mariner's Compass.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was a gift donated to Fondren by the estate of Mrs. Ruth M. Cogswell via Tom Eubank, attorney. It was received on April 5, 1962.
- Title
- Guide to the Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, letters, 1833-1851
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu