large numbers of african-americans first left the south in 1879.
large numbers of african-americans first left the south in 1879.
when did large numbers of african-americans first leave the south?
1879
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hamilton began collecting greek vases and other antiquities as soon as he arrived in naples, obtaining them from dealers or other collectors, or even opening tombs himself. in 1766–67 he published a volume of engravings of his collection entitled "collection of etruscan, greek, and roman antiquities from the cabinet of the honble. wm. hamilton, his britannick maiesty's envoy extraordinary at the court of naples". the text was written by d'hancarville with contributions by johann winckelmann. a further three volumes were produced in 1769–76. during his first leave in 1771 hamilton arranged the sale of his collection to the british museum for £8,410. josiah wedgwood the potter drew inspiration from the reproductions in hamilton's volumes. during this first leave, in january 1772, hamilton became a knight of the order of the bath and the following month was elected fellow of the society of antiquaries. in 1777, during his second leave to england, he became a member of the society of dilettanti.
william hamilton (diplomat)