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According to Professor Richard Simmons, Sir Charles Vaughan was "universally liked and admired" and, as such, developed an extensive range of contacts both in America and at home. This volume contains Vaughan's general correspondence from the period 1822-1848. Topics covered include the nature of American politics, Anglo-American relations, and slavery, amongst other things. The correspondence also provides a fascinating insight into the day-to-day activities of a ranking diplomat in Washington. With regards to notable figures, the papers include letters to and from John Quincy Adams, President Andrew Jackson, and Lord Palmerston.
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