Travel Diary ca. 1769

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

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

Summary

Creator:
Henderson, Alexander
Abstract:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

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

Background

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.

Biographical / historical:

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

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2005
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.