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1	Author:	Boykin, John	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Journal of the travels of Colonel John Boykin and Francis P. Lee from Morristown, New Jersey to Camden, South Carolina, August 15, 1833 - September, 1833
	Dates:	1833
	Abstract:	This journal is a short but interesting account of travel in antebellum America. The author of the journal is Francis P. Lee. Lee appears to be a young adult or teenager at the time. The journal begins on August 15, 1833 in Morristown and ends in Camden, S.C. on September 5. The journal details this trip. The journal writer, Francis P. Lee, is traveling with his father and others. The group, which appears to have been composed of members of the same family, traveled on a mix of overland coaches and steamboats. There are many observations on the social and cultural life of areas they passed through as well as details on what travel was like in the 1830s. The daily entries are very detailed and recount both the personal dynamics between the travelers and observations about the towns and people they meet along the way. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.917.3.B69
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Travel
	Genre:	Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Morristown (N.J.) - Description and travel \| Travel. \| Voyages and travels.

2	Author:	Griffith, Hiram H.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Thermometrical log of a trip of the brig Harriet, 1847-1848
	Dates:	1847-1848
	Abstract:	This meteorlogical journal was kept on a voyage in 1847-1848 that traveled from Norfolk to the Caribbean and then to Phildaelphia. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.551.5.G873
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Travel
	Genre:	Meteorological Data \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Meteorology -- Observations. \| Voyages and travels.

3	Author:	Lyon, John,d. 1814.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Botanical journal, 1799-1814
	Dates:	1799-1814
	Abstract:	This bound journal details botantist John Lyon's various travels throughout the eastern United States, especially the Southeast. Included in his annotations are expenses, various plants purchased and collected, as well as occasional comments about the areas and people he visited. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.580.L99
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Natural history \| Travel
	Genre:	Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Botany. \| Natural history.

4	Author:	Anonymous	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Journal of a voyage in the Ship Sampson, May 23, 1819 - August 23, 1819
	Dates:	1819
	Abstract:	The "Journal of a Voyage in the Ship Sampson" tracks the transatlantic crossing of an unknown immigrant from Liverpool to Philadelphia in 1819. The last pages describe the approach to Philadelphia in detail. The journal also touches on some of the emotions the author felt as he disembarked. The last page contains a poem written by the journal's author titled "On Leaving England for America" and a letter written to friends from "this land of liberty." View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.910.J82
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Philadelphia History \| Travel
	Genre:	Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Emigration and immigration. \| Voyages and travels.

5	Author:	Michaux, André, 1746-1802	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Botanical journal in North America, 1787-1796
	Dates:	1787-1796
	Abstract:	The Collection consists of nine small journals Andre Michaux kept as he traveled throughout North America. His travels took him to places as far and wide as the Caribbean, Kentucky, and Hudson's Bay. The journal has been printed in APS's Proceedings 26 (1889):1. The Kentucky travels can be found in Reuben G. Thwaites' Early Western Travels, 1748-1846. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.580.M58
	Extent:	9 volume(s)
	Topics:	Natural history \| Travel
	Genre:	Scientific Data \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Botany \| Botany -- North America. \| Discoveries in geography.

6	Author:	Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Alexander von Humboldt papers, 1801-1859
	Dates:	1793-1859
	Abstract:	This collection of Humboldt's correspondence touches on his travels throughout the Americas. Of note are his letters with prominent Americans--namely Thomas Jefferson, Rembrandt Peale, and Peter Du Ponceau--about his observations. Many letters are in French. Some have translations. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.H88
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Science and technology \| Travel
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Natural history. \| Science publishing. \| Scientific expeditions.

7	Author:	Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Meriwether Lewis journal, August 30, 1803 - December 12, 1803; 1810
	Dates:	August 30 - December 12, 1803; 1810
	Abstract:	This collection contains two volumes, both of which have been published elsewhere. The first consists of a travel journal, likely kept by Meriwether Lewis, on his trip from Pittsburgh west to Winter Camp in 1803. The second volume contains a list of questions Nicholas Biddle had for William Clark. These queries include Clark's response. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.917.3.L58p
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Exploration. \| Native America \| Travel
	Genre:	Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Indians of North America \| Louisiana Purchase -- Discovery and exploration.

8	Author:	Paulmier, Charles Francois Adr	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Mémoire sur le district du Ouachita dans la province de la Louisianne, [1803]
	Dates:	Circa 1803
	Abstract:	This collection includes three different travel accounts to the Louisiana Territory in the early 19th century. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.917.6.Ex7
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Exploration. \| Native America \| Travel
	Genre:	Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Alabama -- History \| Cherokee Indians \| Chickasaw Indians \| Choctaw Indians \| Indians of North America -- Social life and customs \| Louisiana Purchase -- Discovery and exploration. \| Mines and mineral resources -- Arkansas. \| Mississippi -- History

9	Author:	Hunter, George, 1755-1824	Requires cookie*
	Title:	George Hunter Journals
	Dates:	1796-1809
	Abstract:	This rich four volume collection contains the travel journals of George Hunter kept during his various expeditions in the early republic. The journals provide intricate details on travel, life in the west, and natural history in very readable prose. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.H912
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Exploration. \| Native America \| Travel
	Genre:	Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Cherokee Indians \| Chickasaw Indians \| Choctaw Indians \| Delaware Indians \| Exploration \| Geology -- Kentucky \| Hot springs -- Arkansas \| Meteorology -- Louisiana \| Natural history -- Louisiana \| Osage Indians

10	Author:	Clark, William, 1770-1838	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Lewis and Clark Journals
	Dates:	1804-1806
	Abstract:	The Lewis and Clark Journals are among the APS's most treasured and well-known collections. MOLE contains a detailed inventory of the collection. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.917.3.L58
	Extent:	30 volume(s)
	Topics:	Early National Politics \| Native America \| Travel
	Genre:	Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Chinook Indians \| Exploration \| Indians of North America \| Indians of North America -- Missouri \| Indians of North America -- Montana \| Indians of North America -- North Dakota \| Indians of North America -- Oregon \| Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) \| Mandan Indians \| Missouri Indians \| Natural history \| Northwest Coast Indians \| Oto indians \| Plains Indians \| Plateau Indians \| Salish Indians \| Shoshoni Indians \| Sihasapa Indians

11	Author:	Clark, William, 1770-1838	Requires cookie*
	Title:	William Clark diary, August 25, 1808 - September 22, 1808
	Dates:	August 25, 1808 - September 22, 1808
	Abstract:	This document is a private journal of William Clark from his time as an Indian agent in the Midwest after the completion of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The journal chronicles his expedition to treat with the Osage Indians. The journal contains a wealth of information, including a vivid account of every days' events, a sketch of a map, and a chronicle of the Indian-white relations. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.917.3.L58c
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Native America \| Trade \| Travel
	Genre:	Sketchbooks \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Indians of North America -- Treaties \| Osage Indians -- Treaties

12	Author:	Brainerd, David, 1718-1747	Requires cookie*
	Title:	David Brainerd diary, July 14, 1745 - November 20, 1745
	Dates:	1745
	Abstract:	This journal from 1745 recounts David Brainerd's time in western Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The vast majority of the journal depicts Brainerd's time in the Upper Susquehanna River Valley. Brainerd's journals and autobiography were published after his death. They were used as tracts to promote missionary efforts to Native Americans. Historians have determined that these published accounts were largely written by Brainerd and Jonathan Edwards in 1747 before Brainerd died of tuberculosis. They hoped to edit Brainerd's actual journals to make his efforts sound like a greater success, thus spurring others to follow in his footsteps. The APS journal is an original journal that differs from the one published by Jonathan Edwards. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.B74j
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Native America \| Religion \| Travel
	Genre:	Diaries \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Indians of North America -- Missions \| Indians of North America -- New Jersey \| Indians of North America -- Pennsylvania \| Missionaries

13	Author:	Nuttall, Thomas, 1786-1859	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Thomas Nuttall diary, 1810
	Dates:	1810
	Abstract:	Thomas Nuttall's travel narrative tracks his journey from Philadelphia to Detroit during the spring and summer of 1810. Nuttall makes a range of observations, including discussions of the weather, plant life, rivers, and the various people he meets, including Native peoples. The last portion of the narrative, which takes place around Detroit, discusses Indians a fair amount – their history in the area, the various groups he met (Chippewa in particular), and their customs. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.N96
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Exploration. \| Native America \| Natural history \| Travel
	Genre:	Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Botany -- North America. \| Goiter. \| Indians of North America \| Voyages and travels. \| Zoology -- North America.

14	Author:	Harlan, Richard, 1796-1843	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Richard Harlan Journals
	Dates:	1816-1817, 1833
	Abstract:	The collection consists of two travel journals Richard Harlan kept at two very different points of his career. Harlan was a prominent Philadelphia-based scientist and doctor. The first dates to 1817-1818 when he was a medical student who traveled to India. The second dates to 1833 when Harlan, then an established physician and scientist, traveled to Europe to observe scientific practices there. The journals are incredibly detailed and rich. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.H228
	Extent:	2 volume(s)
	Topics:	Americans Abroad \| International Travel \| Medicine \| Science and technology \| Travel
	Genre:	Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Medicine -- Practice -- France \| Paleontology \| Royal Botanic Gardens, Calcutta

15	Author:	Nevins, Pim, 1756-1833	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Pim Nevins Journal
	Dates:	1802-1803
	Abstract:	This bound volume contains a travel journal of Pim Nevins, an English Quaker who traveled throughout the Mid-Atlantic from 1802-1803. The journal begins in New York City and follows Nevins throughout the Mid-Atlantic, including stops in Trenton, Easton, Bethlehem, Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Baltimore. Nevins traveled with Joshua Gilpin, whose journal has been published. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.917.3.N41
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Natural history \| Religion \| Travel
	Genre:	Art \| Sketchbooks \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Society of Friends -- Missions

16	Author:	Edwards, Benjamin	Requires cookie*
	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

17	Author:	Woodruff, Robert.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Robert Woodruff journal. December 17, 1785 - May 1, 1788
	Dates:	1785-1788
	Abstract:	This travel journal offers fascinating insight on the early republic. Robert Woodruff accompanied John Anstey, the official British emissary representing Loyalist claims, on his travels throughout the United States from 1785-1788. Woodruff travels corresponded with the drafting of the Federal Constitution and its ratification, and his journal often records observations on the debates surrounding the document. Among the more notable stories is that of a public procession in Boston after the ratification of the Constitution. Aside from the political, Woodruff gives detailed accounts of towns and cities he visited throughout the east coast. He often relays stories of the revolutionary war he hears and learns about as he travels. He also recounts dinners with some of the most prominent figures in the early republic, including one with George Washington at Mount Vernon. The details of his afternoon at Mount Vernon accounts for one of the longest entries. Finally, Woodruff also reports briefly on Native American affairs in the South and North. He discusses the Creek Indians and ongoing strife and war in Georgia. He also visited the Five Nations in New York. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.917.4.W852
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Diplomatic History \| Early National Politics \| Native America \| Travel
	Genre:	Diplomatic Material \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Constitutional conventions -- United States. \| Indians of North America

18	Author:	unknown	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Peter Adolph Grotjahn Memoir
	Dates:	1844-1846
	Abstract:	This collection is a typescript copy of a Peter Grotjahn's personal memoirs held at the HSP. The anecdotes, most of which date from the early republic, capture aspects of life in Philadelphia during this period. Grotjahn makes references to many prominent individuals. Grotjahn led an adventurous life, which included travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic states and to the Caribbean (where he was briefly impressed by British privateers). View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.G913
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Early National Politics \| International Travel \| Printing and Publishing \| Travel \| War of 1812
	Genre:	Autobiography \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Cholera -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia \| Germans -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia \| Lemon Hill (Estate : Philadelphia, Pa.) \| Merchants -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia \| Privateers -- Jamaica \| Woodlands (Estate : Philadelphia, Pa.) \| Yellow fever -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia

19	Author:	Dunbar, William, 1749-1810	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Expedition Journals
	Dates:	1804-1806
	Abstract:	The William Dunbar expedition journal contains a variety of information on his travel through what would become Arkansas. His writing is lucid and detailed. Dunbar noted meteorological observations and a variety of flora and fauna the expedition encountered, sometimes drawing comparisons to what other naturalists had observed, such as William Bartram in East Florida. He also described encounters with settlers and comments on the geopolitical history of the region. Finally, he chronicles the customs of Native Americans in the area, which are often based on not personal interactions. Notably, George Hunter, the second in command on the expedition, did tend to note interactions with Native peoples. His journal is also held at the APS. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.917.7.D91
	Extent:	0.1 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Exploration. \| Native America \| Trade \| Travel
	Genre:	Meteorological Data \| Sketchbooks \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Caddo Indians \| Chickasaw Indians \| Chippewa Indians \| Dakota Indians \| Exploration \| Hot springs -- Arkansas \| Meteorology -- Louisiana \| Natural history -- Louisiana \| Ojibwa Indians \| Osage Indians

20	Author:	Morton, Samuel George, 1799-1851	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Samuel George Morton Papers
	Dates:	1819-1850
	Abstract:	The Samuel George Morton Collection provides a window into the life of this nineteenth century scientist, explorer, and natural historian. The collection holds a wide-range of materials, and the correspondence touches on many different subjects. The entry in MOLE contains an item level accounting of the collection and its contents. The collection begins in the 1820s, when Morton is just beginning his career and continues through to the 1840s. Letters touch on topics, such as the treatment of Native Americans, Indian burial grounds, discoveries of fossilized remains, and medical education. Material on the Wilkes Expedition and especially on Morton's early medical career is covered in depth. One letter contains a request from General Lafayette for a skull of an Indian for his own scientific collection. Most of the letters are to Morton and contain results of experiments or observations from travel and exploration. Additionally, the Diary to the West Indies form 1834 offers insight into the culture of the islands. Morton's own involvement in the scientific racism is prominent in much of his later writing. Included in the collection are sketches of his "craniometrical drawings," which were used by pro-slavery advocates. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.M843
	Extent:	2.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	African American \| Exploration. \| International Travel \| Travel
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Scientific Correspondence \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Archaeology \| Aymara Indians \| Botany \| Craniology. \| Craniometry \| Education \| Egyptology. \| Geology \| Indians of North America -- Kentucky \| Indians of North America -- Massachusetts \| Indians of North America -- Mississippi \| Indians of North America -- Ohio \| Indians of North America -- Physical characteristics \| Indians of North America -- Rhode Island \| Indians of North America -- Tennessee \| Indians of South America -- Peru \| Indians of South America -- Physical characteristics \| Medicine \| Mineralogy \| Miscegenation \| Natural history \| Naumkeag Indians \| Ornithology \| Paleontology \| Pentland, Joseph Barclay \| Phrenology \| Race \| Race, race relations, racism \| Science and technology \| Skull. \| Slavery -- Barbados \| Slaves, slavery, slave trade \| United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)

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