Resources in Early American History

1	Author:	Ordway, John,b. ca. 1775.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	John Ordway journal, 1804-1806
	Dates:	1804-1806
	Abstract:	These three volumes contain the journal kept by John Ordway from May 1804 to September 1806, while serving as a sergeant of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Ordway's journals note wildlife, daily happenings on the expedition, and interactions with Native peoples. These volumes can serve as a good complement to the original Lewis and Clark ones. The journals have been edited and printed elsewhere, including a recent edition published by the APS. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.917.3.Or2
	Extent:	3 volume(s)
	Topics:	Exploration. \| Native America \| Natural history
	Genre:	Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Indians of North America \| Louisiana Purchase -- Discovery and exploration. \| Natural history.

2	Author:	Le Conte, John Eatton, 1784-1860	Requires cookie*
	Title:	John Eatton Le Conte papers, 1816-1877
	Dates:	1816-1877
	Abstract:	The John Le Conte Papers contain a range of correspondence, most of which deals with discussions of natural history. Le Conte was a scientist whose interests were in natural history, especially entomology. Le Conte worked at the United States Army Corp of Topographical Engineers, and his correspondence relating to their surveys provide details on the state of eastern seaports and harbors in the mid-eighteenth century. Most of the correspondence is incoming and it is often either orders from superiors to Le Conte or field reports from subordinates to LeConte. The orders for Le Conte to organize an expedition to explore Florida are included. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.L493.3
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Education \| Exploration. \| Military History \| Science and technology
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Military Records \| Official Government Documents and Records
	Subjects:	Harbors -- United States. \| Military topography. \| Natural history. \| Topographical surveying -- United States.

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