Memoranda number one of Charles Joseph Latrobe's twelve page diary describing his trip into Indian Territory, May 22 - July 9, 1832
Description
Charles Joseph Latrobe’s 12-page diary records the various places and difficulties faced during his travels into Indian Territory. This diary records his travels from May 22-July 9, 1832. Some of the places of interest mentioned at the beginning of his journey include Delaware, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. In addition, the Potomac is mentioned numerous times. Latrobe briefly mentions traveling on a steamboat and in a later entry discusses the concern of cholera. Latrobe's handwriting is very difficult to read, and the ink is faded on certain pages. Overall, Memoranda One is in fragile condition.
Dates
- Creation: May 22 - July 9, 1832
Creator
- Latrobe, Charles Joseph (Artist, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Full Extent
From the Collection: 8 item(s)
Medium
ink on paper
Cultural context
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository