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Manuscript letter from Charles Lucian Bonaparte to John James Audubon
Books 2018-147

Manuscript letter from Charles Lucian Bonaparte to John James Audubon

DateFebruary 4, 1836
Maker Charles Lucian Bonaparte (1803 - 1857)
OriginAmerica, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number2018-147,16
ProvenanceVolumes 1 and 2 were presented to William Bartram (the inscription is in volume 2). Presumably Bartram was presented with the first issue of volume 1. The two copies of volume 1 and 2 were then owned by William Jardine (see the inscription in on the endpaper of volume 2). Volumes 3-9 are inscribed "John Ford." The entire set, including the Bonapart volumes, the original watercolor, and 2 manuscript letters were owned by Dr. Evan Morton Evans (1870-1955) and his son Daniel Webster Evans (1907-1966). The most recent owner, prior to being purchased by Colonial Williamsburg, was New York collector Gilbert Butler.