Samuel Adams journal and papers, 1849-1901.

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Adams, Samuel, 1810-1888. Samuel Adams journal and papers, 1849-1901.

Samuel Adams journal and papers, 1849-1901.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122563615

A two-volume, bound journal by Adams, describing his voyage from New York to San Francisco, Calif. via Cape Horn aboard the ship Mazeppa, and his first months in San Francisco; along with three volumes containing typewritten or longhand copies. The journal includes a contract between Adams and two men for whom he planned to sell merchandise, Charles Rowland and John O. Whitehouse; a passenger roster; a list of longitudes and latitudes travelled; descriptions of daily life aboard the ship, including duties of the sailors and captain; and a detailed account of Adams' business and domestic life, Dec. 3, 1849-Mar. 18, 1850. With the journals are a small amount of papers, consisting of letters to Adams' wife, Philomela; letters from Philomela to their son Samuel; documents relating to Adams' work agreement with Whitehouse and Rowland, and to his attempt to become a government mail agent; and miscellaneous notes and clippings pertaining to family matters. Two copies of addresses by George E. Young are included.

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

California historical society