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Manuscript/Mixed Material Vol. 1 California Journal no. 1, 1849 [Journey Through Mexico]

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About this Item

Title

  • Vol. 1 California Journal no. 1, 1849 [Journey Through Mexico]

Names

  • Antrim, Benajah

Created / Published

  • 1849

Headings

  • -  Thomas Walters (Brig)
  • -  Voyages and travels
  • -  California--Description and travel
  • -  Mexico--Description and travel
  • -  Manuscripts

Genre

  • Manuscripts

Notes

  • -  Handwritten journal narrative including account of organizing the expedition company and departing from Philadelphia, time at sea, and the overland journey through Mexico.

Call Number/Physical Location

  • MMC-1804: mm 82078444 MMC-1804

Source Collection

  • Benajah Jay Antrim Journals

Repository

  • Manuscript Division

Digital Id

Online Format

  • online text
  • image

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APA citation style:

Antrim, B. (1849) Vol. 1 California Journal no. 1,Journey Through Mexico. [Manuscript/Mixed Material] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/mss78444.01/.

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Antrim, Benajah. Vol. 1 California Journal no. 1,Journey Through Mexico. 1849. Manuscript/Mixed Material. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/mss78444.01/>.