[Rowland Willard's journal, 1825-1827]

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Title: [Rowland Willard's journal, 1825-1827]
Contributor: Willard,--Dr
Published / Created: 1825-1827
Abstract: Manuscript journal kept by Dr. Rowland Willard during his travels along the Santa Fe Trail, 1825-1827. Daily entries record routes taken, scenery, plants, animals, fellow travelers on the Trail, and encounters with Indians. Includes descriptions of Taos, Santa Fe, and Chihuahua, where he settled and established his medical practice. Begins with Willard’s departure from St. Charles, Missouri, on May 6, 1825, and traces his journey with a caravan of thirty-three men traveling by pack horse along the Arkansas River and into New Mexico. The journal describes local men of note in the various locales visited, including trader Augustus Storrs in Santa Fe, and the alcades of Santa Fe and Albuquerque. During his journey, Willard engaged in trading with those he encountered, and the prices of goods bought and sold are recorded in his journal. The journal also includes descriptions of the men Willard met in Chihuahua, including Comanche chiefs, Governor Arce, and several American traders.
Description: Front cover wanting.
Extent: 142 p.
15 cm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Format: text
Genre: Commonplace books--United States--19th century.--aat
Diaries--United States--19th century.--aat
Overland journals
Subject (Geographic): Albuquerque (N.M.)--Description and travel
Arkansas River--Description and travel
Chihuahua (Mexico : State)--Description and travel
Matamoros (Tamaulipas, Mexico)--Description and travel
Mississippi River--Description and travel
New Mexico--Description and travel
New Orleans (La.)--Description and travel
Ohio River--Description and travel
Subject (Name): Willard,--Dr
Subject (Topic): Frontier and pioneer life--United States

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Citation: Rowland Willard-Elizabeth S. Willard Papers. Yale Collection of Western Americana, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.