A Guide to the Alexander Henderson Travel Diary, ca. 1769 Travel Diary, Alexander Henderson MS 2005.7 BOUND

A Guide to the Alexander Henderson Travel Diary, ca. 1769

A Collection in the
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation`s
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Manuscript Number MS 2005.7 BOUND


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Repository
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Manuscript Number
MS 2005.7 BOUND
Title
Travel Diary ca. 1769
Physical Characteristics
1 item.
Creator
Henderson, Alexander
Location
On site.
Language
English
Abstract

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Alexander Henderson Travel Diary, Manuscript #MS 2005.7 BOUND, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 2005

Biographical/Historical Information

Alexander Henderson was the father of Richard H. Henderson of Leesville and General Archibald Henderson of the Marine Corps.

Scope and Content

The first six pages of this book describe Alexander Henderson's journey from Dumfries, Virginia to New York and back to Philadelphia. Mileage is noted along with general observations regarding land prices and potential for profit. The final pages of the book are inverted and list expenses and more mileage.

Arrangement

1 item.

Index Terms

    Persons:

  • Henderson, Alexander
  • Subjects:

  • Travel-New York (State)
  • Travel-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
  • Travel-Virginia
  • Geographical Names:

  • Dumfries (Va.)
  • New York (N.Y.)
  • Philadelphia (Pa.)

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Dumfries (Va.)
  • New York (N.Y.)
  • Philadelphia (Pa.)