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"A Scrapbook Containing the most Remarkable Incidents that Occurred during a Long Voyage in Pacific Ocean for Whales" (typescript of a diary, copied circa 1936) (39 pages), 1833-1838

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6, Item: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

In addition to a diary of Nelson's adventures on a whaling ship, the collection includes business, legal and personal correspondence pertaining to topics like surveying and local politics.

Dates

  • Creation: 1833-1838

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.75 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the East Texas Research Center Repository

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