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Louis-Guillaume Otto, comte de Mosloy Letters to Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de Moustier, 1789-1791

1 box
Collection Creator:
Princeton University. Library. Special Collections, Moustier, Eléonore-François-Elie, Marquis de (1751-1817), and Otto, Louis-Guillaume, comte de Mosloy (1754-1817)
Dates:
1789-1791
Extent:
1 box
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

Consists of 19 letters, dating from October 19, 1789 to October 10, 1791, from Louis-Guillaume Otto, comte de Mosloy, to fellow French diplomat Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de Moustier (1751-1817). Moustier was French ambassador to the United States from 1787 to 1789 and then moved on to Berlin as the French Minister Plenipotentiary in 1790.

The 15 letters written between October 29, 1789 and October 13, 1790 were from New York; 4 letters written between March 8 and October 10, 1791 were from Philadelphia. Some of the letters are numbered. Also included is a 10-page letter with the title "Bulletin," dated January 18, 1790, which was likely intended for publication.

Otto's letters report on contemporary American affairs and include many references to American political leaders with whom Otto had established close ties, such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Morris, Gouverneur Morris, and Colonel William Duer.

Kept with the letters is the 19th-century calf gilt slip-case in which they were formerly housed, with the spine title, "L. G. OTTO / LETTR. / AUTOGR."

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Acquisition:

AM 2015-88

Credit this material:

Louis-Guillaume Otto, comte de Mosloy Letters to Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de Moustier; Princeton University Library Collection of Louis-Guillaume Otto, comte de Mosloy Correspondence, C1506, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (hsvm): Box 1
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Faith Charlton in June 2015. Finding aid written by Faith Charlton in June 2015.

The 2016 addition was processed by Kelly Bolding in December 2016. Finding aid updated by Kelly Bolding in December 2016.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Consists of 19 letters, dating from October 19, 1789 to October 10, 1791, from Louis-Guillaume Otto, comte de Mosloy, to fellow French diplomat Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de Moustier (1751-1817). Moustier was French ambassador to the United States from 1787 to 1789 and then moved on to Berlin as the French Minister Plenipotentiary in 1790.

The 15 letters written between October 29, 1789 and October 13, 1790 were from New York; 4 letters written between March 8 and October 10, 1791 were from Philadelphia. Some of the letters are numbered. Also included is a 10-page letter with the title "Bulletin," dated January 18, 1790, which was likely intended for publication.

Otto's letters report on contemporary American affairs and include many references to American political leaders with whom Otto had established close ties, such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Morris, Gouverneur Morris, and Colonel William Duer.

Kept with the letters is the 19th-century calf gilt slip-case in which they were formerly housed, with the spine title, "L. G. OTTO / LETTR. / AUTOGR."

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Collection History

Acquisition:

AM 2015-88

Appraisal

No materials were separated during 2015 or 2016 processing.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Faith Charlton in June 2015. Finding aid written by Faith Charlton in June 2015.

The 2016 addition was processed by Kelly Bolding in December 2016. Finding aid updated by Kelly Bolding in December 2016.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Louis-Guillaume Otto, comte de Mosloy Letters to Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de Moustier; Princeton University Library Collection of Louis-Guillaume Otto, comte de Mosloy Correspondence, C1506, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (hsvm): Box 1