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Frederick S. Mojonnier diary of a voyage to America
Collection — Box: 60
Identifier: MS-SC1059
Scope and Contents
Typed transcript of diary kept by Mojonnier on the family's trip. Briefly details each day of their trip by stage, sleigh and train to Havre, France where they spent several days before sailing. On board ship he details the weather, any family problems, passenger problems, sea life they observe, a ship wreck and their entrance into the Mississippi with the help of a tug boat. He describes the boat they take to St. Louis and the sights he sees along the way.
Dates:
Created: Undated
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
Scully Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: BC731
Abstract
Family of William and Enriqueta Scully who came from Ireland to America in 1850 and was oneof the largest landowners in Illinois, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas.
Dates:
Created: 1781-2001; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2003
Found in:
Manuscript Collection