| 1 | Author: | Edwards, Benjamin | Add |
| Title: | Benjamin Edwards Papers | ||
| Dates: | 1819-1827 | ||
| Abstract: | Benjamin Edwards was a member of Major Stephen H. Long's "Yellowstone Expedition," also known as the Rocky Mountain Expedition, in 1819-1820. The expedition completed the first ascent of the Missouri River. This collection consists of one letter Edwards wrote to his father while on the expedition and a series (approximately 5) letters Edwards wrote to his father after leaving the expedition. These later letters primarily discuss issues surrounding winding down the expedition, including Edwards' attempt to receive wages due him. After the expedition, Edwards bounced around the Mississippi River. At one time, he worked as an overseer of slaves at a sawmill near New Orleans, which he briefly describes in one of his letters. View finding aid for a full description | ||
| Call #: | Mss.B.Ed9 | ||
| Extent: | 0.25 Linear Feet | ||
| Topics: | African American | Exploration. | Travel | ||
| Genre: | Family Correspondence | General Correspondence | Travel Narratives and Journals | ||
| Subjects: | Exploration | Stephen H. Long Expedition to the Rocky Mountains (1819-1820) | West (U.S.)-Description and travel |
