Legal papers in suit of Jerome N. Bonaparte's inheritance (bound), 1861
Dates
- 1861
Language of Materials
Includes official French translations of documents referring to Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte's litigation with Napoleon III.
Conditions Governing Access
Open to the public without restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 8.34 Linear Feet
Scope and Contents
Made up of 2 boxes of legal papers. A large portion of the papers deal with Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte's inheritance from her father. Many others deal with the contest with Napoleon III relating to her son's legitimacy and rights of inheritance and succession. Leases, deeds, etc. relating to Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte's real estate transactions are included. Also found in this section are passports, birth certificates, marriage and divorce papers, stock certificates, copies of wills, powers of attorney, etc. Papers of note include the legal opinions of Roger B. Taney, a certificate of divorce by Albert Gallatin, a passport signed by John Quincy Adams, and Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte's marriage contract.
Creator
- From the Collection: Bonaparte, Elizabeth Patterson, 1785-1879 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org