Robert W. Scott journals, 1829-1836 1829-1830 (bulk dates).

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Robert W. Scott journals, 1829-1836 1829-1830 (bulk dates).

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These are two journals kept by Franklin County, Ky. lawyer and farmer, Robert Wilmont Scott. Volume two begins with Scott's trip to Pennsylvania and continues through his return to Kentucky. He concludes with a few remarks about a trip he made to New Orleans in 1836. Though Scott never mentions the purpose of his journey, he does seem to have been particularly interested in visiting prisons. He notes conditions in several such institutions. He also describes several colleges, including Washington College, the University of Virginia, and Princeton among others. Also noted are many towns, businesses, factories, law courts and museums he visited. A typescript of the "memoranda itineris" is included.

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