John Peterkin journal 1817-1819, 1837-1838 Peterkin, John journal

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John Peterkin journal 1817-1819, 1837-1838 Peterkin, John journal

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The John Peterkin journal includes letters written by Peterkin, a Scottish immigrant to Virginia and Georgia in 1817-1819, to family and friends in Scotland and Pennsylvania, as well as writings by William Russell, a later owner of the journal. Peterkin wrote about his thoughts on slavery, the displacement of Native Americans, and democracy.

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William L. Clements Library

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William L. Clements Library

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