Aaron Barlow Olmstead Connecticut travel diaries, 1835-1839.

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Aaron Barlow Olmstead Connecticut travel diaries, 1835-1839.

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Two holograph travel diaries: An eight-page account dated 1835 Jul 27-Aug 22, describes Olmstead's travel in the Weston, Connecticut area, visiting family and friends, his attendance at church meetings, and his studies. A four-page account dated 1839 Jul 22-27, describes his travels in southern and western Connecticut where he collected geological specimens; toured and met with individuals working at museums, historical sights, colleges, and factories; and visited friends and family. Accompanied by a letter written to Olmstead by Nathan Hopkins, a minister in Livingston, Alabama, on 1837 Mar 24, in which he advises Olmstead of business prospects in Alabama.

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Olmstead, Aaron Barlow, b. 1812.

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Attorney, schoolteacher, and graduate of Yale Law School; resident of Saratoga Springs, New York. From the description of Aaron Barlow Olmstead papers, 1839-1885. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58772755 From the description of Aaron Barlow Olmstead papers, 1829-1878. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58779220 ...

Hopkins, Nathan.

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