Daniel Smith journal
Collection — Box: 80
Identifier: MS-SC1415
Scope and Contents
Journal kept while traveling recounts the days on board, the sea life seen, the different vessels seen on the sea, the weather, specific incidents on board and the different fish caught for eating. Describes the sights he sees as they near New Orleans, hunting in the woods along the Mississippi, and the trip up to Shawneetown.
Dates
- Created: 1820 - 1821
Creator
- Smith, Daniel (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Traveled from Portsmouth England to New Orleans, La. aboard the "Margaret" then up the Mississippi to Shawneetown heading for an English colony in Edwards County. Has a letter of introduction for "Mr. Flower" at Albion.
Extent
1 folder (1 folder : .5 linear inches (.042 linear feet)) : 25 pages
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Smith, Daniel (Person)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collection Repository
Contact:
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Springfield IL 62701 US
(217) 558-8923
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112 North Sixth Street
Springfield IL 62701 US
(217) 558-8923
christopher.schnell@illinois.gov