Jackson, George ___ 1785-1861 ___ British ___ diplomat

BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
There is not, apparently, any information about this Jackson on the internet (although there is some about other Sir George Jacksons). He was a diplomat of some distinction, and is best remembered for accompanying Sir Charles Stuart to Germany and entering Paris with him in 1815, and for his efforts in connection with the abolition of the slave trade. His four volumes of diaries and letters are considered very matter of fact, but useful for historians.
No biography link
Wikipedia bio of his wife
The Diary Review - Royal Wedding - Prussian style

DIARY DATES, CONTENT DESCRIPTORS
1801-1816 ___ political historyeye people society slavery Germany France

WEB TEXT LINKS
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about and some extracts
 

ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT LINKS
The National Archives

SOME PUBLISHED TITLES
Diaries and Letters of Sir George Jackson
English Diaries
 

May 2005, July 2008, April 2013
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