MsV7 CTW: Private Journal of a trip to Niagra, commenced July, 1869, July 30, 1869 - September 30, 1870
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Left Norfolk 7/29, Portsmouth to Baltimore by boat. SPent day in Baltimore, then to Philadelphia 7/30. Trenton Falls 8/5, 8/17 Niagra Falls, 8/18 White Falls, 8/20 Boston, left for Baltimore by steamer 9/5 then back to Norfolk. 3/8/1870 - birth of niece, Chloe Tyler Sams, to Mary and Julius Sams 5/1 - Sees Robert E. Lee. 5/8 - death of her Aunt Fannie (Louis) 5/10 - describes funeral 7/13 - people coming to play croquet 9/10 - letter from Lizzie Williams containing a mathematical problem list of "expenses from July 1869" (last page)
Dates
- Creation: July 30, 1869 - September 30, 1870
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 4.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository