| | 3 | Author: | Welch, George,fl. 1671. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Journal, 1671, of a voyage to the West Indies
| | | | Dates: | 1671 | | | | Abstract: | This bound manuscript contains the journal of George Welch while he traveled to the Caribbean. The manuscript is formatted to appear like a printed work, with a title page and preface written to his family members. After the opening, Welch describes his passage to the West Indies, with details on the voyage, pirates, and life on the islands. A devout Quaker, a lot of Welch's writing is infused with religiosity. Interestingly, this journal was in the library of Benjamin Franklin.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.917.29.W46j | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | International Travel | Religion | | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | Travel Narratives and Journals | | | | Subjects: | Pirates. | Voyages and travels. | |
| 4 | Author: | Anonymous | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | The Natchez, 1840
| | | | Dates: | 1840 | | | | Abstract: | This fascinating account of the Natchez was written in 1840 and appears to convey oral history of the time. The author begins by stating "it was with extreme difficulty we succeeded in procuring the information." The document is approximately 135 pages long and touches on the Natchez history and their "manners, customs, [and] traditions." The focus of the document is on their history, however, and much of the content was relayed to the author orally by the Natchez. There is an extended discussion of their beliefs and practices. The document contains biographical data on prominent members of the Natchez and other native peoples, such as Pushmataha.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.970.3.N19 | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Native America | Religion | | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | Native American Materials | | | | Subjects: | Indians of North America | Natchez Indians -- History | |
| 5 | Author: | Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Observations & remarks tending to explain certain parts of the sacred scriptures, 1812-1813
| | | | Dates: | 1812-1813 | | | | Abstract: | John Redman Coxe was a premier physician in nineteenth century America best known for his work in medicine as a physician, teacher, and author. The John Redman Coxe Collection shows a different side of Coxe. The APS Collection is a bound, handwritten essay by Coxe entitled, "Observations and Remarks Tending to Explain Certain Parts of the Sacred Scriptures, 1812-1813." This fascinating and often-sophisticated volume deals with various arguments put forward by skeptics that challenge the accuracy of the Bible, with particular attention paid to Genesis. Coxe then offers his own rebuttal or the rebuttal of others. Coxe frequently challenges prevailing translations of Hebrew words, believing that more accurate definitions can sometimes solve confusion or controversy. Although the work was never published, it does offer insight into the types of debates about the Bible accessible to Americans in the nineteenth century.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.220.2.C836 | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Natural history | Religion | Science and technology | | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | | | | Subjects: | Bible - Criticism, interpretation, etc. | |
| 9 | Author: | Unidentified | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Revolutionary War letter
| | | | Dates: | 1777 | | | | Abstract: | This long letter, dated January 6, 1777, discussed contentions within a Presbyterian Synod in Lonehead, Scotland. Although there may be some vague references to the American Revolution, the content of the letter is primarily aimed at the Synod and its policies. The letter criticizes the current minister and opposes the King's request for a fast day. Arguably, the opposition to the fast day could be interpreted as giving support to the American revolutionaries.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.973.315.L56 | | | | Extent: | 1 item(s) | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Beyond Early America | Religion | | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | Political Correspondence | |
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