David Porter Hillhouse diaries, 1810 and 1815.

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David Porter Hillhouse diaries, 1810 and 1815.

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The collection consists of photocopies of diaries kept by David Porter Hillhouse from the years 1810 and 1815. The diaries document trips he took during the summer. The 1810 (May 11-August 20) journal describes a trip from Washington, D.C. to Connecticut and includes a list of expenses. The 1815 (June-November) journal recounts a journey from New Haven, Connecticut to Columbia, South Carolina. It also includes genealogical notes on the Hillhouse family and a list of accommodations on the road from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Columbia, South Carolina. Hillhouse describes villages, factories, manufacturing, and natural beauty on his trips, and mentions relatives and other persons met (including Aaron Burr). He also details his interests in education (including visits to Yale and Princeton Universities), religion, printing, and publishing.

.25 linear ft. : (1 box)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

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Hillhouse, David Porter, 1791-1851

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