Resources in Early American History

1	Author:	Newman, John.	Add
	Title:	A short account of the situation, soil, production, etc. of the state of Tennessee, 1797
	Dates:	1797
	Abstract:	Written in 1797, this essay discusses Tennessee's soil, climate, and environment. The tract appears to be promotional – noting that "no other milk or butter has such flavor and richness as that afforded from the cows that feed" in the state – but also reflects the enthusiasm many Americans held for the opportunity these western lands afforded them. The essay includes a map of settlements near William Dunbar on the Natchez River as well, providing a snapshot of a recently settled frontier community. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.917.68.N46
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Exploration. \| Land and Speculation \| Surveying and Maps
	Genre:	Manuscript Essays \| Maps and Surveys
	Subjects:	Agriculture -- Tennessee. \| Crops and soils. \| Natchez Indians \| Plant growing media -- Tennessee.

2	Author:	Byrd, William, 1674-1744	Add
	Title:	The secret history of the line between Virginia and North Carolina, [1728]
	Dates:	Circa 1728
	Abstract:	The collection of William Byrd's writings consists of two leather bound, handwritten copies of Byrd's History of the Dividing Line Run in the Year 1728 (Mss.975.5.B99h) and A Secret History of the Dividing Line (Mss.975.5.B99s). The former was likely written for public audiences and contains the details of drawing the lines, interactions with Indians, observations of the flora and fauna of the area, the health and culture of settlers, and the official actions of the commissioners. Byrd regularly wrote Peter Collinson, an English scientist, about his journal and his hope that it would be of interest and benefit to a wide audience. The Secret History, on the other hand, contains a wealth of the more personal, private, and often humorous anecdotes of the trip. Neither manuscript was published in Byrd's lifetime, although both were eventually published. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.975.5.B99s
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Colony and State Specific History \| Exploration. \| Land and Speculation \| Natural history \| Surveying and Maps
	Genre:	Manuscript Essays \| Maps and Surveys \| Official Government Documents and Records \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Boundaries, State.

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