Whitelaw Reid paper,
| Author/creator | Reid, Whitelaw |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Description | 0.108 cubic ft. (1 item) |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Physical medium | Paper handwritten. |
| Abstract | Collection consists of a letter by Whitelaw Reid to Thurlow Weed. In this letter dated September 11, 1874, Reid expresses his feelings concerning the third term movement conducted by supporters of President Ulysses S. Grant. He notes that he personally wishes the third term movement stopped and calls upon the politically powerful Weed to assist in blocking Grant's nomination. |
| Cite as | Whitelaw Reid Paper, #51, East Carolina Manuscript Collection, East Carolina University. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- 1 item; Joyner Library, East Carolina University; Greenville, NC; transfer; Mar. 18, 1968. |
| Biographical note | Whitelaw Reid was editorial assistant, and later editor, of the New York Tribune. He served as U.S. Minister to France from 1889 to 1892. In 1892, he was nominated for the Vice Presidency of the U.S. by the Republican Convention. On his appointment as U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain in 1905, he gave up active editorship of the Tribune. Thurlow Weed was a noted printer, journalist, New York politician and legislator. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #51 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE. | ✔ Available | Request Material |