Charles Dashwood diaries and commissions relating to Xalapa and Guatemala City.
Published / Created:
1826-1830.
Physical Description:
2 v. + (2 commissions) : ill. ; 27 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Information
Related Content:
View a selection of digital images in the Yale Center for British Art's online catalogue
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/vufind/Record/2035121
Classification:
Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:
Charles Dashwood served as a British army officer in Spain, Portugal, and Flanders, and was present at the Battle of Waterloo. He died in 1832 at Devonport, England, from an illness obtained while serving in Central America.
Exhibition History:
Paul Mellon's Legacy : A Passion for British Art (Yale Center for British Art, 2007-04-18 - 2007-07-29)
Subject Terms:
Dashwood, Charles, 1787-1832 -- Diaries. | Dashwood, Caroline, d. 1860. | Consuls -- Great Britain -- Diaries. | Diplomatic and consular service, British -- Central America. | Ocean travel -- 19th century. | Mahogany -- Harvesting -- Honduras. | Slavery -- West Indies, British. | Botany -- Central America. | Central America -- Description and travel -- 19th century. | Mexico -- Description and travel -- 19th century. | Guatemala -- Description and travel -- 19th century. | Honduras -- Description and travel -- 19th century. | Belize -- Description and travel -- 19th century. | Xalapa (Mexico) -- Description and travel. | Guatemala (Guatemala) -- Description and travel. | Antigua (Guatemala) -- Description and travel.