The Remains of Columbus (2 copies, bound copy has title “The Real Remains of Christopher Columbus, discovered at Santo Domingo in 1877” written in tight handwriting, binding black, tan, green, red speckled paper over board measuring 26 x 19.5 x .5 cm); 2nd copy loose paper leaves written in free flowing handwriting)
Scope and Contents
This collection is organized into five categories: English, history, his personal notebooks, Christian evidence and miscellaneous. There are several different examples of handwriting. Of special interest: sections SC MS 0018.02.02 “History” notebook and 0018.03.03 “Glimpses of Life in a Conquered Capital 1848-1893” are Coppée’s personal observations of marching into Mexico City as an Army officer with General Winfield Scott during the Mexican-American War. Also a little history of the remains of Christopher Columbus in Santo Domingo - SC MS 0018.03.05 “The Remains of Columbus.”
Dates
- Creation: 1846-1893
Creator
- From the Collection: Coppée, Henry, 1821-1895 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (5 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository
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