Box 4343.001
Container
Contains 11 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to Charles Talcott from Harry Taylor, 1852-04-17
Item — Box: 4343.001, item: 1
Scope and Contents
Harry Taylor discusses some aspects of work setting up new roads and aspects of travel. Taylor also mentions his negative opinions of slavery. This letter is a part of a collection that documents the work of railroad engineers Andrew and Charles Talcott in the United States and Mexico from 1852 to 1867.
Dates:
1852-04-17
Letter to George B. Sargent from Andrew Talcott, 1852-11-04
Item — Box: 4343.001, item: 2
Scope and Contents
Andrew Talcott writes to George B. Sargent about working on a boundary survey in Iowa and makes a reference to Harry Taylor. This letter is a part of a collection that documents the work of railroad engineers Andrew and Charles Talcott in the United States and Mexico from 1852 to 1867.
Dates:
1852-11-04
Letter to Thedie Talcott from Charles Talcott, 1865-06-06
Item — Box: 4343.001, item: 3
Scope and Contents
Charles Talcott writes to his wife about his travel from New York to Cuba. He also describes Havana and the people who live there with details and sketches. This letter is a part of a collection that documents the work of railroad engineers Andrew and Charles Talcott in the United States and Mexico from 1852 to 1867.
Dates:
1865-06-06
Letter to Thedie Talcott from Charles Talcott, 1865-06-07
Item — Box: 4343.001, item: 4
Scope and Contents
Charles Talcott writes about some shipments to be distributed and discusses the dress of women in Havana, Cuba. This letter is a part of a collection that documents the work of railroad engineers Andrew and Charles Talcott in the United States and Mexico from 1852 to 1867.
Dates:
1865-06-07
Letter to Thedie Talcott from Charles Talcott, 1865-06-18
Item — Box: 4343.001, item: 5
Scope and Contents
Charles Talcott writes to his wife about his travel from Havana, Cuba to Tacubaya, Mexico where he joined his father. He also describes the climate and gives his wife some advice for when she travels to Mexico. This letter is a part of a collection that documents the work of railroad engineers Andrew and Charles Talcott in the United States and Mexico from 1852 to 1867.
Dates:
1865-06-18
Letter to Thedie Talcott from Charles Talcott, 1865-06-23
Item — Box: 4343.001, item: 6
Scope and Contents
Charles Talcott writes about his experiences in Mexico and housing arrangements. He also writes about his family and the domestic workers that they hired. This letter is a part of a collection that documents the work of railroad engineers Andrew and Charles Talcott in the United States and Mexico from 1852 to 1867.
Dates:
1865-06-23
Letter to Thedie Talcott from Charles Talcott, 1865-06-25
Item — Box: 4343.001, item: 7
Scope and Contents
Charles Talcott mentions the Emperor and Empress returning to the city from a trip to Puebla, Mexico. He also discusses housing arrangements for his family. This letter is a part of a collection that documents the work of railroad engineers Andrew and Charles Talcott in the United States and Mexico from 1852 to 1867.
Dates:
1865-06-25
Letter to Thedie Talcott from Charles Talcott, 1865-07-13
Item — Box: 4343.001, item: 8
Scope and Contents
Charles Talcott refers to being recently ill. He also directs his wife on some moving and storage of their belongings before she moves to Mexico. This letter is a part of a collection that documents the work of railroad engineers Andrew and Charles Talcott in the United States and Mexico from 1852 to 1867.
Dates:
1865-07-13
Letter to Thedie Talcott from Charles Talcott, 1865-07-16
Item — Box: 4343.001, item: 9
Scope and Contents
Charles Talcott describes the city of Orizaba, Mexico and the residence he has there. He also gives his wife instructions for her travel and arrangements in Mexico. This letter is a part of a collection that documents the work of railroad engineers Andrew and Charles Talcott in the United States and Mexico from 1852 to 1867.
Dates:
1865-07-16
Letter to Charles Talcott from Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, 1866-12-17
Item — Box: 4343.001, item: 10
Scope and Contents
Nathaniel Beverly Tucker writes about Andrew Talcott’s resignation from the position of Chief Engineer for the Imperial Mexican Railway. Tucker asks Charles Talcott to keep him informed about his situation in Mexico. This letter is a part of a collection that documents the work of railroad engineers Andrew and Charles Talcott in the United States and Mexico from 1852 to 1867.
Dates:
1866-12-17
Letter to Cissel from Charles Talcott, 1867-06-08
Item — Box: 4343.001, item: 11
Scope and Contents
Charles Talcott writes about leaving Mexico and returning to the United States. He discusses the political and financial disruption in Mexico at the end of Emperor Maximilian I’s government. This letter is a part of a collection that documents the work of railroad engineers Andrew and Charles Talcott in the United States and Mexico from 1852 to 1867.
Dates:
1867-06-08